AI & Emerging Technology

Just Security’s expert authors offer strategic analysis on AI, cyber, quantum and other emerging technologies, including the national security implications of AI, global governance frameworks, the evolving cyber risk landscape, and how technology use cases comport with legal and ethical considerations.

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Just Security’s Artificial Intelligence Archive

Just Security's collection of articles analyzing the implications of AI for society, democracy, human rights, and warfare.
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The Next Cyber Breach Will Not Wait: Why Congress Must Reauthorize CISA 2015

Passing the WIMWIG Act to renew CISA 2015 is vital to defend the foundations of U.S. cybersecurity and technological superiority.
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The Just Security Podcast: Sen. Elissa Slotkin on a New Vision for American National Security

The Senator joins Tess Bridgeman and Ryan Goodman for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of national security and foreign policy.
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A Strategic Bet to Advance America’s Quantum Leadership

By prioritizing quantum sensors, the Trump administration can catalyze defense breakthroughs and secure the U.S. lead in the quantum era.
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Dueling Strategies for Global AI Leadership? What the U.S. and China Action Plans Reveal

The U.S.-China AI rivalry raises urgent questions for global stability, intensifying fragmentation, chip chokepoints and global AI governance.
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Selling AI Chips Won’t Keep China Hooked on U.S. Technology

Selling American chips alone will not create a lasting “addiction,” but it will provide China with the building blocks for AI competitiveness.
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Quantum Supply Chains: A Test Case for a New Economic World Order

Quantum is a test case of a new economic paradigm, in which technological leadership — not market size alone — determines success.
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America’s Missile Shield Raises Legal and Cybersecurity Concerns

The Golden Dome raises urgent questions: What are the legal boundaries for weapons in orbit? How can the United States prevent cybersecurity liabilities?
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Just Security’s Russia–Ukraine War Archive

A catalog of over 100 articles (many with Ukrainian translations) on the Russia Ukraine War -- law, diplomacy, policy options, and more.
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Collection: Just Security’s Coverage of Trump Administration Executive Actions

Coverage of key developments, including in concise “What Just Happened” expert explainers, legal and policy analysis, and more. Check back frequently for updates.
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The AI Action Plans: How Similar are the U.S. and Chinese Playbooks?

Despite different rhetoric, Washington's & Beijing's AI Action Plans converge on the need to advance AI adoption, expand diffusion, & manage risks.
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Unlocking Justice: A Policy Roadmap for Victims of Spyware

To introduce accountability for cyberattacks, Congress should make it clear that U.S. courts are the right venue for spyware cases.
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Discovery in U.S. Spyware Litigation: A Double-Edged Sword?

Despite its inherent risks, civil society and policymakers can learn how to benefit from the discovery process in spyware cases.
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Legal Frameworks for Addressing Spyware Harms

Introducing a new series on accountability for spyware harms convened by the Atlantic Council in partnership with Just Security.
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Brazil’s Digital Sovereignty Is Under Attack: How Courts, Platforms, and Constitutional Law Are Redefining Democracy Online

At the heart of Brazil’s approach to digital constitutionalism is a legal framework that treats platform governance as essential to democracy.
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Harnessing the Transformative Potential of AI in Intelligence Analysis

AI is a transformative force, poised to revolutionize how intelligence is collected, analyzed, and operationalized.
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It’s Time to Designate The Base as an FTO

With increasing violent extremism and waning DOJ interest in curbing far-right extremism, a failure to address the threats posed by The Base could prove fatal.
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The AI Action Plan and Federalism: A Constitutional Analysis

If the U.S. AI Action Plan's approach survives constitutional scrutiny, it will erode vital and enduring checks on presidential authority.
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