What's Happening at SCSP? Courses, Podcasts, Events, and More.
Don't miss this week's exciting announcements.
Hello, I’m Ylli Bajraktari, President of the Special Competitive Studies Project. This week, we launched our brand new, free course AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions in partnership with Coursera! Thank you to everyone who attended our launch event, and if you couldn’t attend the event, watch it below.
There's something for everyone below. Read on to learn more and spread the word.
Coursera Course Now Available!
We developed something special with our partners at Coursera. This week, we launched a brand new course on their public platform, AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions.
Guided by AI experts like SCSP Chair Eric Schmidt, Andrew Ng, and senior national security leaders, this free four hour course – filled with original content – will deliver practical AI applications, screencast demos, and interactive exercises to help participants.
As AI becomes even more essential to national security mission success, this first-of-its-kind, hands-on course equips mid-career practitioners to integrate AI into their world of work.
Introducing Strait Forward: A New SCSP Podcast
Taiwan is at the forefront of technological innovation and the global fight for democracy, and its future is being shaped by a diverse group of leaders. To bring their voices into the conversation in Washington and dive deeper into what makes this island so dynamic, SCSP is launching a new Taiwan-focused podcast series: “Strait Forward.”
Hosted by SCSP’s Channing Lee and Libby Lange and filmed in the SCSP studio, this podcast will feature some of the brightest minds in Taiwan and from around the world on topics such as geopolitics, technology, and culture. Subscribe today on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
We’re very excited to announce our first episode releasing next Monday (March 17th), where Channing and Libby speak with TECRO Representative Ambassador Alexander Yui about why Taiwan is important in the global geopolitical sphere. Make sure to follow along as we will be releasing episodes every other Monday!
SCSP Hosts Second Hackathon on March 29th!
Mark your calendar for March 29th. SCSP is partnering with AGI House for an exciting hackathon. We are bringing together top tech talent to tackle critical challenges with agentic AI.
Teams will deliver novel solutions for government applications and compete for $50,000 in prizes provided by George Mason University!
Registration today for AI+Biotechnology Summit!
As part of our AI+ Summit Series, we are thrilled to open registration for the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) and SCSP’s AI+ Biotechnology Summit taking place on April 10th in Washington, D.C.
The AI+ Biotechnology Summit marks the release of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology’s final report, providing strategic recommendations to guide present and future national biotechnology efforts. The event will bring together innovation leaders to showcase cutting-edge technology, explore policy recommendations, and highlight key factors essential to U.S. competitiveness in shaping a coordinated strategy for leadership in AI-enabled biotechnology.
We hope you will join us and share with anyone interested in attending!
More Memos to the President!
Our latest memo on Talent was released earlier this week! We continue to highlight the work of our staff experts to underscore the urgency for this new administration to prioritize key technologies in the tech competition. We also featured a conversation with Dylan Patel of SemiAnalysis on the future AI Supercomputing Clusters from the recent AI+ Compute and Connectivity Summit. Catch up on the episodes on YouTube, where you can find this week’s latest and greatest:
AI+Expo — Happening June 2-4!
The AI+ Expo is back! We are excited to bring together the brightest minds in artificial intelligence, policy, and industry. This is your chance to explore the latest advancements, discuss critical challenges, and shape the future of AI. This is an event you won't want to miss!
Calling All Sponsors and Exhibitors
Are you interested in showcasing your important work to the world? The Expo offers unparalleled opportunities to connect with key decision-makers, showcase your innovations, and contribute to the vital conversation surrounding AI. We invite potential sponsors and exhibitors to join us in making this event a resounding success. Check out our guide to learn more about sponsorship and exhibition packages.
Stay tuned for public registration launching soon!