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EVENT: Thinking Forward After the NSCAI and CSC: A Discussion on AI and Cyber Policy
Rep. Mike Gallagher (CSC) and Dr. Eric Schmidt (NSCAI) discuss the roles of Congress, the Executive Branch, academia, and private sector leaders in shaping emerging technology policy, including how commissions can influence policies moving forward.
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