Emerging Technologies

Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, the internet of things and quantum are fundamentally changing the world we live in

The STP studies the political, economic, and social transformations of this fourth industrial revolution, and provides recommendations to design policies and systems that will amplify its promise while anticipating and mitigating negative consequences.

Find the latest research from our scholars and CSIS events on this topic below.

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It’s Time for AI Policy to Get Serious About the AI Adoption Gap

In this latest piece, Shiva Goel and Matt Pearl argue that U.S. policy needs to double-down on AI adoption and propose a solution: rewarding colleges and universities that launch AI Adoption Accelerators to promote deployment in their local communities.

Commentary by Shiva Goel and Matt Pearl — November 20, 2025

Quantum Sensing and the Future of Warfare: Five Essential Reforms to Stay Competitive

States has ceded key technological terrain in quantum. The administration’s research and development priorities elevate quantum’s importance from fundamental science to critical technologies, but five key reforms must be implemented to regain U.S. dominance. 

Commentary by Jahara Matisek, Katrina Schweiker, and Morgan Bazilian — October 9, 2025

The Truth of the Matter

Protecting the Backbone of the Internet

CSIS’s Erin Murphy joins the podcast to discuss why subsea cables are so important to global security and how they can impact competition with China.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Erin L. Murphy — February 24, 2025

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A Real Risk for Artificial Intelligence

Jim Lewis looks at why focusing solely on the risks of AI in regulation could actually be harming innovation.  

Commentary by James Andrew Lewis — June 11, 2024

In a World Dominated by AI, Neurodiversity Matters More Than Ever

Policymakers should be actively engaging with neurodiverse individuals to help shape the future of Artificial Intelligence and create highly skilled workforces that encourage diversity of thought and perspective.

Commentary by Kiersten Todt and Peter Kant — January 30, 2024

AI and Rumors of Impending Doom

AI is the latest moral panic gripping society, but what are the policy consequences of non-stop talk about impending doom? CSIS’s James Lewis addresses how little of the present discussion of AI is informed by careful analysis. 

Commentary by James Andrew Lewis — July 5, 2023

Quantum Technology: Applications and Implications

While quantum phenomena have been studied for decades, important technology based on quantum physics has only appeared recently. This CSIS paper examines critical quantum technologies and provides recommendations for policymakers to be prepared for a post-quantum future.

Report by James Andrew Lewis and Georgia Wood — May 25, 2023