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Technology, machines, and software that have the ability to be self-directed and learn from their actions are generally known as artificial intelligence. In the early days of computing, RAND researchers examined and tried to develop such technology and apply it for use in political and military simulations.

Commentary
The AI Conspiracy Theories Are Coming
Artificial intelligence is a technology ready-made for conspiratorial thinking. The time to counter conspiracy theories about AI is now—before they take hold in the minds of the public.
Jun 22, 2023
Q&A
AI, ChatGPT, and Language as Technology: Q&A with William Marcellino
William Marcellino, a senior behavioral and social scientist at RAND and professor at the Pardee RAND Graduate School, discusses the rapidly expanding reach of artificial intelligence, the challenges it could pose for both society and policymakers, and how the research community is poised to help.
May 12, 2023

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Commentary
Here's What an AI Code of Conduct for the Pentagon Might Look Like
Advocates want a code of conduct for how artificial intelligence will be used and oversight to ensure it is being followed. DoD could identify areas where it might use AI in the foreseeable future and set rules and guidelines for business uses, non-lethal military uses, and lethal uses.
Jun 24, 2019
Report
Technology and Work Worth Doing (Not Jobs) Post-AlphaGo: A World-Building Workshop on the Future of Artificial Intelligence
This report summarizes a 2018 workshop that gathered a small group of innovative thinkers to engage in an approach called large-scale speculative design to sketch desirable future worlds that could be enabled by artificial intelligence.
Jun 21, 2019
Journal Article
An Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Perspective on Social Simulation: New Data and New Challenges
We review issues of data infrastructure and artificial intelligence for social and behavioral modeling. Among the newer machine learning methods,adversarial training and fuzzy cognitive maps have particular unrealized potential.
Jun 11, 2019
Journal Article
Bezos World or Levelers: Can We Choose Our Scenario?
This essay explores how AI might be used to enable fundamentally different future worlds and how one such future might be enabled by AI algorithms with different goals and functions than those most common today.
Mar 28, 2019
Blog
AI Bias, Opioids, Afghanistan: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on the danger of artificial intelligence bias, infants with opioid withdrawal symptoms, peace talks in Afghanistan, and more.
Mar 15, 2019
Periodical
RAND Review: March-April 2019
This issue explores resilience and adaptation strategies researchers can pursue to address the impacts of climate change; security challenges posed by artificial intelligence and the speed at which technology is transforming society; and more.
Mar 4, 2019
Q&A
The Promise and Perils of AI: Q&A with Douglas Yeung
Douglas Yeung, a social psychologist at RAND, discusses how any technology reflects the values, norms, and biases of its creators. Bias in artificial intelligence could have unintended consequences. He also warns that cyber attackers could deliberately introduce bias into AI systems.
Feb 27, 2019
Blog
Korea, Climate, AI in the Classroom: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on four problems on the Korean Peninsula, triaging climate change, using artificial intelligence in the classroom, and more.
Jan 25, 2019
Report
Artificial Intelligence Applications to Support Teachers
Artificial intelligence could support teachers rather than replace them. But before the promise of AI in the classroom can be realized, risks and technical challenges must be addressed.
Jan 23, 2019
Commentary
Does the United States Face an AI Ethics Gap?
Instead of worrying about an artificial intelligence “ethics gap,” U.S. policymakers and the military community could embrace a leadership role in AI ethics. This may help ensure that the AI arms race doesn't become a race to the bottom.
Jan 11, 2019
Commentary
Intentional Bias Is Another Way Artificial Intelligence Could Hurt Us
Conversations about unconscious bias in artificial intelligence often focus on algorithms unintentionally causing disproportionate harm to entire swaths of society. But the problem could run much deeper. Society should be on guard for the possibility that nefarious actors could deliberately introduce bias into AI systems.
Oct 22, 2018
Commentary
Keeping Artificial Intelligence Accountable to Humans
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are often only as intelligent and fair as the data used to train them. To enable AI that frees humans from bias instead of reinforcing it, experts and regulators must think more deeply not only about what AI can do, but what it should do—and then teach it how.
Aug 20, 2018
Journal Article
Intelligence in a Data-Driven Age
The Intelligence Community is nearing critical decisions on artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Jul 13, 2018
Commentary
New Technologies Could Help Small Groups Wreak Large-Scale Havoc
Lone wolves or small groups could use emerging technologies, such as drones or AI, for nefarious purposes. The threat is even greater when these technologies are used along with disinformation spread over social media.
Jun 18, 2018
Q&A
The Human Side of Artificial Intelligence: Q&A with Osonde Osoba
Osonde Osoba has been exploring AI since age 15. He says it's less about the intelligence and more about being able to capture how humans think. He is developing AI to improve planning and is also studying fairness in algorithmic decisionmaking in insurance pricing and criminal justice.
May 1, 2018
Commentary
Will Artificial Intelligence Undermine Nuclear Stability?
In the coming years, AI-enabled progress in tracking and targeting adversaries' nuclear weapons could undermine the foundations of nuclear stability. The chance that AI will someday be able to guide strategy decisions about escalation or even launching nuclear weapons is real.
May 1, 2018
Periodical
RAND Review: May-June 2018
This issue features research on preventing child abuse and neglect and improving outcomes for children in the U.S. child-welfare system; a look back on RAND's 70 years of innovation; and an exploration of the human side of artificial intelligence.
Apr 30, 2018
Report
Discontinuities and Distractions: Rethinking Security for the Year 2040
As part of its Security 2040 initiative, RAND convened a workshop of experts to discuss trends that could shape the world through the year 2040.
Apr 27, 2018
Multimedia
Security 2040: The Promise and Perils of AI, 3D Printing, and Speed
Emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and 3D printing, will pose new risks to global security. In this Events @ RAND podcast, multidisciplinary teams of experts discuss some of the most crucial trends and how to harness their potential.
Apr 24, 2018
News Release
By 2040, Artificial Intelligence Could Upend Nuclear Stability
Artificial intelligence has the potential to upend the foundations of nuclear deterrence by the year 2040. While AI-controlled doomsday machines are considered unlikely, the hazards of artificial intelligence for nuclear security lie instead in its potential to encourage humans to take potentially apocalyptic risks
Apr 24, 2018

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Sella Nevo

Senior Information Scientist

Sella Nevo is a senior information scientist at the RAND Corporation, in parallel to acting as Venture Partner at the climate-focused VC firm Firstime, and advisory board member of ALLFED - the Alliance to Feed the Earth. He focuses on high-leverage interventions to prevent or mitigate pandemics…
Rachel Steratore

Associate Policy Researcher

Rachel Dryden Steratore (she/her) is an Associate Policy Researcher with expertise at the intersection of extreme event climate attribution and social and behavioral science. She leverages quantitative and qualitative methods to identify and overcome cognitive, affective, material, and social…

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