Paul Scharre

Executive Vice President and Director of Studies at Center for a New American Security (CNAS)

Executive Vice President and Director of Studies at CNAS. Author of "Four Battlegrounds: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence."

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How the United States Can Win the Global Tech Race

2 weeks ago | cnas.org | Samuel Bendett |Paul Scharre |Alex Zerden |Vivek Chilukuri

The Trump administration has scrapped its predecessor’s sweeping export controls for advanced artificial intelligence chips, known as the AI diffusion rule. “To win the AI race, the Biden AI diffusion rule must go,” posted David Sacks, U.S. President Donald Trump’s top AI advisor, on May 8.
Droning On: How Ukraine and Russia Have Revolutionized Drone Warfare

1 month ago | cnas.org | Paul Scharre |Samuel Bendett

In this episode of Three Questions, Paul Saunders speaks with Samuel Bendett, an adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security. Mr. Bendett is a military analyst specializing in uncrewed, robotic and autonomous military systems and artificial intelligence.
Five Objectives to Guide U.S. AI Diffusion

2 months ago | cnas.org | Keegan McBride |Ed McGrady |Paul Scharre |Janet Egan

SummaryThe Framework for AI Diffusion (the Framework) is an ambitious proposal to shape the global distribution of critical AI capabilities, maintain U.S. AI leadership, and prevent sensitive technologies from reaching the PRC and other adversaries. We endorse the Framework’s core national security objectives to protect advanced AI capabilities and prevent proliferation that goes against U.S. interests.
Shaping the World’s AI Future: How the U.S. and China Compete to Promote Their Digital Visions

2 months ago | cnas.org | Keegan McBride |Ed McGrady |Paul Scharre

On April 8, numerous committees within the United States House of Representatives held hearings on AI, examining China’s growing capabilities, the release of DeepSeek’s R1 reasoning model, and potential implications for U.S. security and economic interests.
The case for regulating AI like critical infrastructure

Mar 28, 2025 | ted.com | Paul Scharre

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Siliconsciousness: The AI Competition: Public Policy Strategies: Part 1

Mar 28, 2025 | cnas.org | Paul Scharre |Janet Egan |Tim Fist |Ed McGrady

March 28, 2025 This episode comprises the first part of our special event, “The AI Competition: Public Policy Strategies”. The event, co-hosted by MIT Technology Review, brings together some of the leading voices in AI policy from the public and private sectors to role-play these complex issues. These AI leaders play roles in the US, China, and The EU, and enact policies that best align with their roles interests in the AI space.
How Secure Is America’s AI Advantage?

Mar 20, 2025 | cnas.org | Janet Egan |Tim Fist |Ruby Scanlon |Paul Scharre

AI is everywhere. It is the most mentioned term in corporate earnings reports, a driving force behind market shifts, and, most importantly, the technology most shaping the future of warfare and global security. The U.S. now faces challenges to its AI dominance as rivals – notably China – scramble to develop advanced AI-driven military capabilities.
Safe and Effective

Mar 13, 2025 | cnas.org | Paul Scharre |Caleb Withers |Josh Wallin

Executive SummaryWith each passing year, the promise of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy to change the character of war inches closer to reality. This technology will continue to expand the pace, volume, and scope of future conflict, as seen in reports of basic autonomy used in Ukraine to guide drones or in Israel’s reported use of AI to perform targeting in Gaza.
How Trump Could Protect America's AI Advantage

Feb 20, 2025 | time.com | Janet Egan |Paul Scharre |Vivek Chilukuri

IdeasBy Janet Egan, Paul Scharre and Vivek ChilukuriFebruary 20, 2025 10:50 AM ESTEgan is a senior fellow with the Technology and National Security Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS). Scharre is vice president and director of studies at CNAS and the author of Four Battlegrounds: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Chilukuri is the program director and senior fellow for the Technology and National Security Program at CNAS.
The Just Security Podcast: Diving Deeper into DeepSeek

Feb 4, 2025 | cnas.org | Jordan Schneider |Paul Scharre |Janet Egan |Keegan McBride

The DeepSeek saga raises urgent questions about China’s AI ambitions, the future of U.S. technological leadership, and the strategic implications of open-source AI models. How did DeepSeek get here? What does its rise mean for competition between China and the United States? And how should U.S. policymakers respond? We explore popular myths and misconceptions surrounding DeepSeek, the technology behind it, and what it means for national security and U.S. policy going forward.