Preparing the U.S. for AI-Driven National Security Crises
The U.S. government is facing a looming challenge: insufficient specialized AI talent to effectively respond to potential national security crises. With the rise of AI, swift action is critical as crises can emerge within days, yet hiring processes typically take months.
Key Insights from the Report:
- Urgent Preparation: Identifies seven plausible AI-related crises in the next 2-5 years, including cyberattacks and biological threats.
- Talent Gaps: Outlines the specialized technical talent necessary for crisis response and presents a Typology of AI Security Talent.
- Mobilization Issues: Highlights hurdles in hiring and security clearances that slow external expert integration.
- Policy Recommendations:
- Conduct inventories of existing expertise.
- Establish a National AI Reserve Corps.
- Reform hiring processes for rapid activation.
As AI technology evolves, it’s vital to bolster our crisis response capabilities.
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