The AI Policy Podcast

Center for Strategic and International Studies

Join CSIS’s Aalok Mehta, Director of the Wadhwani AI Center, on a deep dive into the world of AI policy. Every two weeks, tune in for insightful discussions covering AI regulation, economic impacts, national security, geopolitics, and more. CSIS is a bipartisan think tank in Washington, D.C.

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January 30 · 36 min
The Indian and French Ambassadors to the US on Global AI Summits
This episode cross-posts a fireside chat with the Ambassadors of India and France to the United States, Amb. Vinay Kwatra and Amb. Laurent Bili.
January 22 · 59 min
The Future of Nvidia’s H200 in China and the Pentagon's New AI Strategy
We talk export policy for Nvidia's H200 chips and the Pentagon's new AI Strategy.
January 9 · 43 min
xAI's Latest Controversy and New York's New AI Safety Bill
We examine Grok’s CSAM controversy, xAI’s legal risk, global reactions, and New York’s RAISE Act.
January 6 · 1 hr 28 min
China's EUV Manhattan Project and Export Control Mythbusting with Chris McGuire
In this episode, we're joined by Chris McGuire for a conversation about AI and semiconductor export controls.
Dec 29, 2025 · 54 min
Previewing India's AI Impact Summit with MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan
Greg speaks with S. Krishnan, Secretary of India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Dec 18, 2025 · 56 min
Trump Signs EO Targeting State AI Laws While Meta Showcases Risks of Weak Tech Regulation
We talk Trump's new EO on state AI law and Meta's reliance on scam-driven revenue.
Dec 9, 2025 · 52 min
White House Greenlights H200 Exports, DOE Unveils Genesis Mission, and Insurers Move to Limit AI Coverage
We talk White House’s decision to export H200 chips to China, the One Rule and Genesis Mission executive orders, and major insurers relationship with AI.
Nov 21, 2025 · 54 min
Trump’s Draft AI Preemption Order, EU AI Act Delays, and Anthropic's Cyberattack Report
Greg’s India trip, Trump AI order, EU digital package, and Anthropic’s report on a China-linked cyber campaign.
Nov 5, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
What Selling Nvidia's Blackwell Chips to China Would Mean for the AI Race
Georgia Adamson and Saif Khan join Greg to unpack the geopolitical context of the B30A chip and the implications of US exports.
Oct 30, 2025 · 1 hr 52 min
How to Build a Career in AI Policy
One of the most common questions we get from listeners is how to build a successful career in AI policy—so we dedicated an entire episode to answering it. We cover the most formative experiences from Greg's career journey (3:30), general principles for professional success (45:09), and actionable tips specific to breaking into the AI policy space (1:11:52).
Oct 23, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Sora 2 and the Deepfake Boom
We cover OpenAI's latest video-generation model Sora 2 and concrete harms and potential risks from deepfakes.
Oct 21, 2025 · 58 min
Congressman Jay Obernolte on the Future of U.S. AI Regulation
Greg is joined by Rep. Jay Obernolte, one of Congress’s leading voices on AI policy.
Oct 17, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
The Impact of AI on Labor with Harry Holzer
Economist Harry Holzer joins to discuss how AI is set to transform labor.
Oct 9, 2025 · 37 min
What California's SB 53 Means for AI Safety
Greg and Sadie dive into California's new AI transparency law, SB53.
Oct 2, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
The Energy Cost of AI with Joseph Majkut
Joseph Majkut joins to take an in-depth look at energy's role in AI.
Sep 24, 2025 · 57 min
Is China Done with Nvidia’s AI Chips?
We compare today's AI infrastructure investments to the Manhattan Project, China's Nvidia chip ban, Anthropic’s copyright settlement, and AI investments by Nvidia and ASML.
Sep 12, 2025 · 46 min
Why is China's AI Sector Booming?
In this episode, we discuss China's focus on AI adoption, the underlying factors driving investor enthusiasm, and the national security implications of China's booming AI industry.
Sep 5, 2025 · 50 min
Unpacking the EU AI Act Code of Practice with Marietje Schaake
Marietje Schaake joins to unpack the EU AI Act Code of Practice, its drafting, compliance, and systemic risks.
Aug 27, 2025 · 37 min
U.S. Takes 10% Stake in Intel and Nvidia Halts H20 Production for China
We unpack the Trump admin deal with Intel, and Nvidia halting H20 chip production.
Aug 14, 2025 · 46 min
Trump's AI Chip Licensing Deal, AI Spending Bubble Concerns, & New Advances for Gov't AI Adoption
Trump admin’s new Nvidia & AMD export deal, AI economic bubble fears, and federal AI adoption milestones.

The AI Policy Podcast

The Indian and French Ambassadors to the US on Global AI Summits

The Future of Nvidia’s H200 in China and the Pentagon's New AI Strategy

xAI's Latest Controversy and New York's New AI Safety Bill

China's EUV Manhattan Project and Export Control Mythbusting with Chris McGuire

Previewing India's AI Impact Summit with MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan

Trump Signs EO Targeting State AI Laws While Meta Showcases Risks of Weak Tech Regulation

White House Greenlights H200 Exports, DOE Unveils Genesis Mission, and Insurers Move to Limit AI Coverage

Trump’s Draft AI Preemption Order, EU AI Act Delays, and Anthropic's Cyberattack Report

What Selling Nvidia's Blackwell Chips to China Would Mean for the AI Race

How to Build a Career in AI Policy

Sora 2 and the Deepfake Boom

Congressman Jay Obernolte on the Future of U.S. AI Regulation

The Impact of AI on Labor with Harry Holzer

What California's SB 53 Means for AI Safety

The Energy Cost of AI with Joseph Majkut

Is China Done with Nvidia’s AI Chips?

Why is China's AI Sector Booming?

Unpacking the EU AI Act Code of Practice with Marietje Schaake

U.S. Takes 10% Stake in Intel and Nvidia Halts H20 Production for China

Trump's AI Chip Licensing Deal, AI Spending Bubble Concerns, & New Advances for Gov't AI Adoption