Policy areas

AI systems are advancing rapidly, raising complex challenges for society. AI governance is essential in dealing with those challenges and many organizations, both in and outside of government, are contributing to it.

Progress in biotechnology can improve health, economic growth, and pandemic preparedness, but it could also exacerbate biological threats, whether natural, accidental, or deliberate. Policymakers play a key role in shaping this technology. 

China’s influence is growing across various areas of science and technology—including AI, telecommunications, robotics, semiconductors, biotechnology, and more—a trend shaped by and contributing to dynamics of geopolitical competition.

The civic tech community aims to empower citizens, fostering civic engagement and enhancing the relationship between citizens and government. It uses technology to address societal challenges and make government work better.

As our world becomes increasingly connected, cyberspace has become a new frontier of geopolitical contention. Cybersecurity and digital policies are crucial in safeguarding nations and their citizens from cyber threats.

Nuclear weapons have been at the heart of US national security since World War II and technological progress might impact risks from nuclear accidents or deterrence failures. Since the dawn of the nuclear age, policy professionals have been vital in managing these risks.

As aerospace technologies develop, space is becoming increasingly important for science, business, diplomacy, and international security. Space policy addresses complex issues like exploration, commercialization, and security beyond Earth.