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The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence

Final Report

The Final Report presents the NSCAI’s strategy for winning the artificial intelligence era. The 16 chapters explain the steps the United States must take to responsibly use AI for national security and defense, defend against AI threats, and promote AI innovation. The accompanying Blueprints for Action provide detailed plans for the U.S. Government to implement the recommendations.

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Our Duties. 1) To consider the methods and means necessary to advance the development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and associated technologies to comprehensively address the national security and defense needs of the United States. 2) Submit to the President and Congress reports on the findings of the Commission and such recommendations that the Commission may have for action by the executive branch and Congress related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and associated technologies, including recommendations to more effectively organize the Federal Government.

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Listen to Our AI Experts Podcast Series

From quick bites to in depth interviews, hear from leading artificial intelligence and United States defense experts, including how to move recommendations to crucial actions.

Reorganizing DoD for the AI Future with Ryan Carpenter, Lance Lantier, and Justin Lynch

NSCAI Directors of Research and Analysis Justin Lynch and Ryan Carpenter along with former Director of Research and Analysis Lance Lantier talk about how the 1986 Goldwater Nichols Act that reorganized the US military inspired the commission’s recommendations to reorganize the Department of Defense to drive adoption of emerging and disruptive technology capabilities.

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IP Protection for AI with Rama Elluru and Christie Lawrence

NSCAI Director of Research Rama Elluru and former Director of Research and Analysis Christie Lawrence talk about how intellectual property protections play an unexpected role in guiding U.S. innovation and contribute to the global competition with China for dominance in AI.

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Steps to Drive AI Innovation with Tess DeBlanc-Knowles and Michael Garris

NSCAI director of Research and Analysis Tess Deblanc-Knowles and former Chief Technology Advisor Mike Garris talk about the steps the U.S. government needs to take to foster AI innovation in the years ahead.

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The Role of AI Technology in Pandemic Response and Preparedness

Read the latest installment of our COVID white paper series. In this paper we focus on recommended AI investments and initiatives, from scientific advances to smart responses.