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The Atlantic Council Technology Programs comprises five existing efforts—the Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab), the GeoTech Center, the Cyber Statecraft Initiative, the Democracy + Tech Initiative, and the Capacity Building Initiative. These operations work together to address the geopolitical implications of technology and provide policymakers and global stakeholders necessary research, insights, and convenings to address challenges around global technology and ensure its responsible advancement.

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Issue Brief

Jun 1, 2026

Supply chain

By Sara Ann Brackett

The AI stack faces growing risks from supply chain disruptions, bottlenecks, and dependencies.

Artificial Intelligence Technology & Innovation

Issue Brief

Jun 1, 2026

Governance of AI

By Coley Felt, Ryan Pan

Governments are key partners in the AI economy, not only as regulators but also as users, integrators, and market shapers.

Artificial Intelligence Technology & Innovation

Issue Brief

Jun 1, 2026

Building talent and institutional readiness

By Trisha Ray

Leading in AI requires more than technical skill: it demands governance capability, interdisciplinary fluency, and strong public institutions.

Artificial Intelligence Technology & Innovation

Issue Brief

Jun 1, 2026

AI innovation

By Tess deBlanc-Knowles, Ryan Pan

AI Innovation is reshaping global power dynamics, becoming foundational to economic and national strength.

Artificial Intelligence Technology & Innovation

Dispatches

May 19, 2026

Hackers using AI just found a ‘zero-day.’ The spyware industry is watching.

By Jen Roberts

Spyware companies that hack into devices for the purpose of surveillance and data extraction are primed to exploit this new opportunity.

Artificial Intelligence

Issue Brief

May 13, 2026

The US AI health data collision: Charting the future of US cross-border data flow policy, health data, and health and biopharma AI policy 

By Justin Sherman

The race to control America's most sensitive data is already underway, and most people have no idea.

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

Issue Brief

May 7, 2026

The new playbook for AI leadership: The case of the United Arab Emirates

By Trisha Ray, Ryan Pan, Raul Brens Jr.

This report is the first in a series by the Atlantic Council’s GeoTech Center assessing emerging artificial intelligence (AI) powers around the world according to a novel five-pillar framework.

Artificial Intelligence Middle East

GeoTech Cues

May 7, 2026

To realize returns on their AI investments, corporations must consider their workers

By Reevana Balmahoon

For business leaders to benefit from the AI transformation, they need to prioritize workers and earn their trust.

Artificial Intelligence Digital Policy

Report

May 4, 2026

Powering data centers in emerging markets

By Phillip Cornell

This report examines how emerging markets are increasingly powering the next wave of data centers, with recommendations for policymakers.

Africa Artificial Intelligence

Strategic Insights Memo

May 1, 2026

Developing an Africa-focused tech agenda for the United States to outcompete China

By Conrad Tucker, Ginger Matchett, Samantha Wong, Peter Engelke

The competition between the US and China is playing out in the tech sector and one of the world's fastest-growing markets—the African continent. What can US companies and the US government do to foster mutually beneficial partnerships that are attractive to African consumers and leaders? Takeaways from recent workshops shed some light. 

Africa Artificial Intelligence

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