AI & Emerging Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Open Source AI: The Overlooked National Security Imperative
The AI-driven world of the future will be highly dependent on the widespread availability of open source models.

The Nuts and Bolts of Enforcing AI Guardrails
More work is needed to ensure U.S. federal agencies have the resources to implement essential AI safeguards.

Tech Platforms Must Do More to Avoid Contributing to Potential Political Violence
A new report recommends tech platforms use content moderation, transparency, and consistency to avoid the threat of political violence.

As DHS Implements New AI Technologies, It Must Overcome Old Shortcomings
The DHS can either carry forward in its history of bias or transparently mitigate the harmful impacts of AI on rights and privacy.

The Machine Got it Wrong? Uncertainties, Assumptions, and Biases in Military AI
Unpacking a new ICRC report outlining key challenges with responsible use of AI in military decision-making.

An Oversight Model for AI in National Security: The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board
Congress must create an AI oversight authority with the mandate and resources to build safeguards into these systems from the outset.

House Meeting on White House AI Overreach Highlights Congressional Inaction
States and the executive branch are working to fill gaps in Congressional action on AI regulation, potentially creating a patchwork.

Bringing Transparency to National Security Uses of Artificial Intelligence
The Biden administration should ensure that AI systems do not proliferate in secret under the banner of "national security."

Is Generative AI the Answer for the Failures of Content Moderation?
Companies ought to proceed cautiously and with transparency if they use generative AI for content moderation.

Tracking Tech Company Commitments to Combat the Misuse of AI in Elections
Tracking social media platforms' and AI companies' public commitments to combat deceptive uses of AI in the 2024 elections.

How to Combat Emerging Global Social Media Manipulation in 2024
Civil society and academia can work with small and emerging social media platforms to promote democratic values and prevent disinformation.

Multiple Threats Converge to Heighten Disinformation Risks to This Year’s US Elections
Both the private sector and government will have to work more seriously to help safeguard American democracy from falsehoods.