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OP63: Generative AI and WMD Nonproliferation: Why Diplomats and Policymakers Need to Pay Attention Now and Develop AI Literacy

Policymakers and diplomats must urgently develop AI literacy to harness its benefits while safeguarding against potential misuse.

James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS)

Author Interview: AI, Chemistry, and the Threat of Chemical Weapons

An exclusive interview with Dr. Ryan Stendall, a chemist and AI safety researcher.

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Emerging and Disruptive Technologies Transform, but Do Not Lift, the Fog of War: Evidence from Russia’s War on Ukraine

New technologies add more complexity than clarity on battlefields.

Dr. Stephen Herzog Appears on InFocus With Ejaz Haider

Dr. Herzog was hosted at the Center for Security, Strategy and Policy Research (CSSPR) for a conversation on nuclear risks, arms control, and deterrence.

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists

Nuclear energy could power the AI boom—but only if proliferation risks are minimized

The United States should prioritize support to industry players that have minimized the proliferation risks of their prospective technology.

Neil Perry

Applying Cryptography to National Security

Neil Perry’s talk explores the application of cryptography to several critical areas of national security.

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Nonproliferation Review and CNS Announce McElvany Award Winners

Grand Prize winner: “A tale of two fuel cycles: defining enrichment and reprocessing in the nonproliferation regime” by Sidra Hamidi and Chantell Murphy.

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A Framework to Evaluate the Risks of LLMs for Assisting CBRN Production Processes

This paper examines how Large Language Models (LLMs) could contribute to the proliferation of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) weapons.

CNS Seminar on the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and WMD Nonproliferation

The seminar showcased the wide range of CNS expertise and its collaborative relationships with industry.

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North Korea’s Artificial Intelligence Research: Trends and Potential Civilian and Military Applications

North Korea’s recent endeavors in AI/ML development signify a strategic investment to bolster its digital economy.