Institute for Security and Technology, Inc
Project Title
For the “Andrew Carnegie AI-Nuclear Policy Accelerator” to bridge the knowledge gap between nuclear policy and artificial intelligence
Date
Dec. 11, 2025
Duration
24 months
Description
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping global security, creating profound—and in many cases, still not fully understood—challenges for nuclear risk reduction and strategic stability. Despite its importance, most nuclear experts in civil society and academia lack the technical fluency to assess how AI will affect the future of nuclear deterrence, escalation dynamics, and arms control. To address this gap, the Institute for Security and Technology will launch the “Andrew Carnegie AI-Nuclear Policy Accelerator” for 25–30 mid-career nuclear security professionals per year. The Accelerator aims to prepare a rising generation of nuclear specialists to better understand and shape future policies and international agreements governing AI and nuclear dangers. The initiative will include immersive bootcamps in Silicon Valley and other seminars to explore core AI concepts and their implications for nuclear security. Fellows will also develop research projects with mentorship from AI and nuclear experts.
Project Title
For understanding the implications of technological change on nuclear stability
Date
Jun. 03, 2021
Duration
14 months
Description
Rapid technological change and advances in military-relevant technologies may lead to increased nuclear risks. The Institute for Security and Technology (IST) will engage in cross-disciplinary research and conveningto assess the risks and consider options for minimizing them. The project will focus on new trends in command and control, cyber vulnerabilities, and proliferation pathways andengage an extensive network of national security policymakers and Silicon Valley technologists. The resulting technical and policy recommendations will be aimed at policymakers and the private sector involved with relevant trends.