AI Safety Fundamentals: Governance

The Policy Playbook: Building a Systems-Oriented Approach to Technology and National Security Policy

May 05, 2024 BlueDot Impact Season 5 Episode 3
The Policy Playbook: Building a Systems-Oriented Approach to Technology and National Security Policy
AI Safety Fundamentals: Governance
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AI Safety Fundamentals: Governance
The Policy Playbook: Building a Systems-Oriented Approach to Technology and National Security Policy
May 05, 2024 Season 5 Episode 3
BlueDot Impact

This report by the Center for Security and Emerging Technology first analyzes the tensions and tradeoffs between three strategic technology and national security goals: driving technological innovation, impeding adversaries’ progress, and promoting safe deployment. It then identifies different direct and enabling policy levers, assessing each based on the tradeoffs they make.

While this document is designed for US policymakers, most of its findings are broadly applicable.

Original text:
https://cset.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/The-Policy-Playbook.pdf

Authors:
Jack Corrigan, Melissa Flagg, and Dewi Murdick

A podcast by BlueDot Impact.

Learn more on the AI Safety Fundamentals website.

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This report by the Center for Security and Emerging Technology first analyzes the tensions and tradeoffs between three strategic technology and national security goals: driving technological innovation, impeding adversaries’ progress, and promoting safe deployment. It then identifies different direct and enabling policy levers, assessing each based on the tradeoffs they make.

While this document is designed for US policymakers, most of its findings are broadly applicable.

Original text:
https://cset.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/The-Policy-Playbook.pdf

Authors:
Jack Corrigan, Melissa Flagg, and Dewi Murdick

A podcast by BlueDot Impact.

Learn more on the AI Safety Fundamentals website.

Executive Summary
Introduction
Strategic Technology and National Security Goals
Goal 1: Drive Technological Innovation
Goal 2: Impede Adversaries’ Progress
Goal 3: Promote Safe, Values-Driven Deployment
Tensions Among Goals
Government Levers of Power
Direct Levers of Power
Competition Policy
Controls
Funding and Investment
Immigration Policy
Infrastructure
Procurement
Statutes, Regulations, and Standards
Taxes and Trade
Workforce Development
Enabling Levers of Power
International Coalitions (Amplifier)
Place-Based Programs (Amplifier)
Information Sharing (Amplifier)
Convening (Amplifier)
Research, Analysis, and Intelligence (Planning & Monitoring)
Portfolio Management and Bundling (Planning & Monitoring)
Other Options
Conclusion