Can Washington Successfully Prepare for the Future?
The impossibility of predicting the future does not remove the need to mull the uncertain. Policymakers should build in windows of time to think imaginatively about the pursuit of America's strategic objectives, and take a bird's-eye view of the role America can and should play in shaping an increasingly complex, chaotic world.
Apr 6, 2018 The National Interest
AI's Promise and Risks
Artificial intelligence seems to be advancing faster than efforts to understand its potential consequences, good and bad. And discussions about AI often veer toward extremes. More balanced, rigorous analysis is needed to help shape policies that mitigate AI's risks and maximize its benefits.
Oct 24, 2017 TechCrunch
Global Risks in 2040: Q&A with Andrew Parasiliti
Andrew Parasiliti discusses how the RAND Center for Global Risk and Security is envisioning the world in 2040, and the security challenges that will shape it.
Jun 30, 2017
U.S. Should Test Russia on Islamic State
The United States should consider accepting Russia's offer to help on ISIS, especially if the Trump administration is considering sending more troops or establishing safe zones in Syria.
Feb 28, 2017 Al-Monitor
Were Russian Hacks Really a Threat to American Democracy?
The Russian attacks should be another wake up call about the relentless probing of America's digital assets by adversaries and the potential consequences of weak cyber defenses. But U.S. democracy appears to have survived safe and sound.
Dec 30, 2016 The National Interest
Should We Fear an AI Arms Race?
Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, and others signed a letter calling for a ban on the application of artificial intelligence to advanced weapons systems. AI weapons are not without risks, but the benefits are substantial and the risks can be mitigated with more moderate regulation than a ban.
Feb 8, 2016 Defense One
How to Overcome the Risks of Artificial Intelligence
The warnings and promises of artificial intelligence aren't new, but advances in technology make them more pressing.
Oct 22, 2015 TIME