Emerging Technology

Framing ethical perspectives

Emerging Technologies are technologies whose development and/or practical applications are still largely unrealized. Carnegie Council’s events, experts, and initiatives focus on the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies and aim to map the field, illuminate topics requiring further research, and build a diverse community of experts, with the goal of ensuring that these systems are developed and deployed in a just, responsible, and inclusive manner.

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Artificial intelligence, climate-altering technologies, and more

APR 9, 2024 Video

Algorithms of War: The Use of AI in Armed Conflict

From Gaza to Ukraine, the military applications of AI are fundamentally reshaping the ethics of war. How should policymakers navigate AI’s inherent trade-offs?

MAR 27, 2024 Article

The Specter of EMP Weapons in Space

Visiting Fellow Zhanna Malekos Smith details the danger of electromagnetic pulse weapons. How can nations protect themselves from this catastrophic threat?

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Moon. CREDIT: Greg Hewgill.

OCT 3, 2023 Article

Howling at the Moon? China’s Wolf Warrior Transition in Space

As Xi Jinping's China tries to soften its "wolf warrior" style of diplomacy, how is this reflected in its space policy?

SEP 29, 2023 Article

Envisioning Modalities for AI Governance: A Response from AIEI to the UN Tech Envoy

This submission details ways to enact an AI governance framework that builds on existing resources and can have an immediate effect.

SEP 6, 2023 Podcast

Can We Code Power Responsibly? with Carl Miller

In this thought-provoking episode, Carl Miller tackles the pressing questions: Can we code power responsibly? And moreover, how do we define "power" in this context?

AUG 28, 2023 Podcast

C2GTalk: How can young people in the Global South engage in the governance of solar radiation modification? with Nii Noi Omaboe

It is essential for young people in the Global South to become more involved in international climate discussions, says Ghanaian climate activist Nii Noi Omaboe.

Interior of an IBM quantum computing system

AUG 23, 2023 Article

Preparing for the Quantum Computing Tipping Point

Visiting Fellow Zhanna Malekos Smith discusses ethical concerns around quantum computers and why states should act now to secure their critical infrastructure.

JUL 31, 2023 Podcast

C2GTalk: How can Global South civil society be engaged in deliberations about solar radiation modification? with Shuchi Talati

Consultation and engagement with civil society in the Global South is essential for inclusive SRM governance, says Dr. Shuchi Talati in this  "C2GTalk."

JUL 27, 2023 Podcast

Ways to Influence AI Policy and Governance, with Merve Hickok and Marc Rotenberg

Merve Hickok & Marc Rotenberg of the Center for AI and Digital Policy, a hugely impactful initiative for AI governance, join this AIEI podcast.

Satellite over U.S. East Coast

JUL 24, 2023 Article

Building Space Security through Sustainability and Ethics

Visiting Fellow Zhanna L. Malekos Smith discusses U.S.-UK space and cyber policy and the ethics and sustainability concerns around "counterspace" weapons.

JUL 17, 2023 Podcast

C2GTalk: What can small islands bring to tackling the climate crisis? with Ronny Jumeau

Small island nations, like the Seychelles, face devastating impacts from climate change. Ronny Jumeau outlines the expertise these nations bring to tackling the climate crisis.

JUL 7, 2023 Article

Achieving an International Framework for the Governance of AI

Senior Fellows Wendell Wallach and Anja Kaspersen argue in favor of a robust framework for the international governance of AI.