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In today’s newsletter, #SCSPTech’s Karina Barao and Abigail Kukura reflect on their recent trip with SCSP Advisor Michael Kuiken to Illinois to explore how the region’s biomanufacturing ecosystem is taking shape. Read about their trip here: https://lnkd.in/eM9KCdhe

#SCSPTech’s Paul J. Maykish, Ylli Bajraktari, Abigail Kukura, and Nyah Stewart discuss the three megatrends leading toward artificial general intelligence (AGI). The original version of the paper was published as a newsletter on September 11, 2024. Read the updated version here: https://lnkd.in/ejBpxF3j

#ICYMI: #SCSPTech Chair Eric Schmidt recently discussed the future of AI and his new book ‘Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit.' Catch up on some of his conversations below: CNN: https://lnkd.in/dX5jkXHF The Diary Of A CEO Podcast: https://lnkd.in/djQiK2mE CNBC’s SquakBox: https://lnkd.in/ebvuKWvM MSNBC’s Morning Joe: https://lnkd.in/e4cVKfMA Bloomberg Talks: https://lnkd.in/e_4vA9iM NPR’s Morning Edition: https://lnkd.in/efUe2Dbp Prof G Media. Podcast: https://lnkd.in/eKxDFNbr

Today, #SCSPTech hosted the second working group for the Commission on the Scaling of Fusion Energy. Commissioners compiled a list of authorities issues that need to be addressed in order to promote the fast, affordable, and responsible construction and deployment of fusion machines.

#SCSPTech Chair, Dr. Eric Schmidt and Craig Mundie argue that humans and AI can co-exist and co-evolve if we act now, also arguing the need to instill in AI a special regard for humans and focus on what makes life meaningful for us. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dvSKEseB

In today’s newsletter, #SCSPTech’s Olivia Armstrong and the Future Technology Platforms team explore the intersection of quantum computing and AI and how these technologies will power each other and the future of compute. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eQnZbNiS

🚀 Join Us for the Special Competitive Studies Project - SCSP's AI + Careers December Event 🚀 Have you ever wondered what a tech career can look like within the U.S. Intelligence Community? Join us for our series’ last event of 2024 where we discuss first hand with members of the U.S. IC about the state of AI deployment, policy, governance, and talent! 🎤 Moderated by: Nandita B., Director for Intelligence, SCSP 🗓 Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 🕘 Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT 📍SCSP HQ (241 18th Street S, Arlington, VA 22202) 🍽 Pizza included with open networking to follow. REGISTER HERE: https://cvent.me/xb9k3m What is ai + careers?  This monthly event series builds off of the excitement and curiosity around AI and the future of work that began at SCSP's AI Expo Talent Marketplace in May. Each event is designed to help our network navigate how AI is transforming the nature of work, and to spark inspiration and action for early and mid-career professionals. See you there!  #AICareers #FutureOfWork #Innovation #SCSPTech

In today’s newsletter, Libby Lange, #SCSPTech’s Director of Intelligence, breaks down the PRC’s emerging concept of “algorithmic cognitive warfare” and what the U.S. can do to better protect citizens from its impacts. You can read about it here: https://lnkd.in/dDRDwKY4

Big thanks to Jonna Mendez, former Chief of Disguise in the CIA’s Office of Technical Service, for joining us today for our book club!

Listen to a summary video of Dr. Eric Schmidt’s new book, 'Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit' here: https://lnkd.in/ekpNGN2z