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Assessing the Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan

Unpacking the Trump administration's AI Action Plan — what’s new, what’s not, and what’s next.
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The Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan Is Coming. Here’s What to Look For.

From export controls to the U.S. workforce, the plan’s decisions will have major consequences for the country’s AI development & deployment.
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What Comes Next After Trump’s AI Deals in the Gulf

Recent major U.S. chip export deals with the Gulf mark the emergence of a new powerhouse in the AI race.
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Shaping the World’s AI Future: How the U.S. and China Compete to Promote Their Digital Visions

To win the AI race with China, Kayla Blomquist & Keegan McBride argue the U.S. must focus on three attributes: quality, reach & adaptability.
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Shaping the AI Action Plan: Responses to the White House’s Request for Information

A thematic roundup of proposals aimed at shaping the Trump administration's new AI Action Plan.
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Export Controls on Open-Source Models Will Not Win the AI Race

Policymakers should balance the benefits of open-source AI development with the need to address geopolitical considerations.
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The Just Security Podcast: Diving Deeper into DeepSeek

Brianna Rosen, Lennart Heim, Keegan McBride, & Lauren Wagner discuss what DeepSeek means for national security and U.S. policy going forward.
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What DeepSeek Really Changes About AI Competition

Beyond the hype, a crucial look at the real costs of China's DeepSeek, why compute still matters, and what US policymakers should do about it.
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The Future of the AI Diffusion Framework

The Biden administration's AI diffusion rule is another salvo in the United States' escalating AI competition with China.
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Trump’s Balancing Act with China on Frontier AI Policy

Trump's transactional approach to foreign policy could prove conducive to breakthrough AI agreements — especially with China.
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Competition, Not Control, is Key to Winning the Global AI Race

Winning the global AI innovation race requires more than export controls.
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Toward a Global Sanctions Compact for Long-Overdue Reform

A checklist to clarify and expand exemptions when needed could lead to a broad agreement on how to use these measures for peace and security.
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