Center for a New American Security (CNAS)

In a?new op-ed?for Just Security,?authors Janet Egan and Cole Salvador, warn that the United States must take proactive steps to avoid an "AI Chernobyl moment." Drawing lessons from past nuclear disasters, they argue that smart oversight, not heavy-handed regulation, is key to securing AI’s future while mitigating catastrophic risks. Read the full piece: https://lnkd.in/erq6TS53

It's tariffs week on Center for a New American Security (CNAS)' Derisky Business! First, Emily Kilcrease and I chat with CBC's Alex Panetta on how Canada is responding to Trump's tariffs - listen here: https://lnkd.in/eWpwzunP Then, one hour from now, we sit down with Peter Harrell and Joyce Chang to take a comprehensive look at how U.S. tariffs are playing out so far and peer ahead to what may come next - join us (and ask questions!) here at 12.30: https://www.cnas.org/live

Join CNAS for a Derisky Business LIVE as Emily Kilcrease and Geoffrey Gertz discuss the impact of the Trump administration's tariff actions with Peter Harrell and Joyce Chang.

Register now for a special event featuring hosts of Derisky Business Emily Kilcrease and Geoffrey Gertz who are joined by Peter Harrell to discuss the Trump administration's tariff actions and more. Join us tomorrow, March 7, at 12:30pm. https://lnkd.in/egDdrhuP

Working in coalitions, a particular strength of western nations, depends on interoperability—the ability to conduct military operations together. While this has been difficult even before the recent boom in machine learning, AI and autonomy present new challenges that militaries will have to confront. Read more from Becca Wasser and Josh Wallin in Foreign Policy: https://lnkd.in/ejZF87PT

"The United States will ultimately feel the effects of walking away from Ukraine and downsizing our commitment to Europe." Andrea Kendall-Taylor on CNN.

"The United States will ultimately feel the effects of walking away from Ukraine and downsizing our commitment to Europe." Andrea Kendall-Taylor on CNN

Here’s my quick take, admittedly based on incomplete information, regarding the US suspension of military aid to Ukraine: 1. While not catastrophic, this decision reinforces gradual negative downward trends for the Ukrainian armed forces. 2. The immediate tactical impact will be felt in the rationing of artillery, long-range air defense ammunition, and further decreases in surface-to-surface precision strikes against targets behind the Russian frontline. 3. The effects will gradually be felt on the frontline in the coming months, rather than causing an immediate shock. By 2025, Ukraine is less dependent on US military aid than in previous years, as indigenization of select capabilities has made admirable progress. 4. While US ammunition and weapons deliveries are important, US support is arguably even more critical in other areas, including intelligence. It is unclear from media reports whether this support will continue. 5. Ultimately, the US decision will cost more Ukrainian lives.

Watch CNAS Senior Fellow Janet Egan's panel commentary here ??

Does AI model distillation and theft threaten America's technological edge? Should the U.S. government do more to protect our AI advantage? Excited to join Eric Gastfriend, Stephen Casper and Lennart Heim to discuss these issues on an online panel hosted by Americans for Responsible Innovation. ??? Wednesday 5 March at 2pm ET ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gVSuYnRk