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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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GeoTech Cues

Jan 21, 2025

Aging populations are being ignored in global tech agreements. That comes at a cost.

By Vijeth Iyengar, Gunay Kazimzade

The omission of aging populations in agreements at the UN and elsewhere is a missed opportunity to harness societal and economic gains.

Artificial Intelligence Resilience & Society

In the News

Jan 20, 2025

Rodriguez and Geurts promote the need for rapid adoption of new defense software on Building the Base podcast

By Atlantic Council

On January 20, Stephen Rodriguez, senior advisor at Forward Defense and director of FD's Commission on Software-Defined Warfare was a featured guest on a podcast hosted by Hondo Geurts, commissioner on the Commission on Software-Defined Warfare.

Artificial Intelligence Defense Industry

In the News

Dec 16, 2024

Lord and Sweatt advocate for rapid adoption of cutting-edge defense software in DefenseNews

By Atlantic Council

On December 16, Ellen Lord and Tyler Sweatt of Forward Defense's Commission on Software-Defined Warfare published an article in DefenseNews on how the US Defense Department and its allies ought to approach software-defined warfare.

Artificial Intelligence Defense Industry

MENASource

Dec 9, 2024

Advancing US national security through Middle East AI negotiations 

By Akash Wasil

Leading negotiations around global AI standards can help the United States manage security risks and ensure that emerging frameworks align with its values and interests.

Artificial Intelligence Middle East

Podcast

Dec 3, 2024

Air force for hire

By Alia Brahimi

Host Alia Brahimi chats with mercenaries expert Alessandro Arduino, a top China analyst.

Arms Control Artificial Intelligence

Defense Journal by Atlantic Council IN TURKEY

Dec 3, 2024

How NATO learns and adapts to modern warfare

By General Chris Badia

One of the main strengths of NATO is it's ability to continuously develop and improve based on the lessons learned by the complexities of modern conflicts.

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

In the News

Nov 25, 2024

Michael Groen writes an op-ed about securing AI labs in Real Clear Defense

By Michael Groen

On November 21, Michael Groen, non-resident senior fellow at Forward Defense, authored an op-ed for Real Clear Defense arguing that the United States must focus on securing AI laboratories to protect its razor-thin advantage in the AI race with China. In his words, to address threats from China’s cyber-espionage and intellectual property theft, “the U.S. government, academia, […]

Artificial Intelligence Defense Technologies

Strategic Insights Memo

Nov 20, 2024

Assessing US-China tech competition in the Global South

By Hanna Dohmen

Discover how China is attempting to gain influence through technology competition in artificial intelligence (AI).

Artificial Intelligence China

New Atlanticist

Nov 15, 2024

AI safety concerns transcend borders. To meet the challenge, US efforts need to go global.

By Will LaRivee

Will the United States work with partner nations to take the necessary steps at the upcoming International Network of AI Safety Institutes meeting in San Francisco?

Artificial Intelligence Internet

New Atlanticist

Oct 11, 2024

Senator Mark Warner on the top five risks for the next administration to watch

By Katherine Golden

At an Atlantic Council Front Page event, the senator outlined those risks, ranging from competition with China to the ongoing crisis in Venezuela.

Artificial Intelligence China

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