Ylli Bajraktari is the President and CEO of the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP). Prior to launching SCSP, he served as the Executive Director of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence. Beforehand, Mr. Bajraktari served as Chief of Staff to National Security Advisor Ltg H.R. McMaster, held a variety of leadership roles for former Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work, and was a Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He has also served in the Office of the Undersecretary for Policy as a country director for Afghanistan and India. Mr. Bajraktari has received the Department of Defense’s Distinguished Civilian Service Medal – the highest award given to career DoD civilian employees. He received his B.A. from George Washington University and his MPP from Harvard University.
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Transatlantic Community Must Unite to Address AI Risks and Opportunities
It is time for Europe, hand in hand with the United States and other democratic allies, to enforce AI regulatory frameworks that support democratic values and innovation.
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Although the transatlantic partnership displayed remarkable unity in the face of Russia’s war in Ukraine, it must accelerate cooperation in emerging technology. The global fight for democracy is at stake.
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Congress Talks AI With Tech Titans
Senator Chuck Schumer is convening a closed-door meeting about artificial intelligence this week with some of tech’s biggest names. It’s a useful exercise, even without producing hard legislative proposals.
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