Explore the US federal agencies shaping and implementing emerging tech policy. Each guide breaks down the agency’s work, its role in emerging tech, key offices and programs, and how you could pursue a role there.
Narrations of emergingtechpolicy.org guides by the Horizon Institute for Public Service.
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“Executive branch AI policy” by Horizon Institute for Public Service
This guide is a starting point for exploring AI policy careers in the executive branch. It reviews key policy areas and agency roles and highlights key considerations to inform your career planning.
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Outline:
(01:57) What is AI policy?
(03:53) Mapping the federal AI ecosystem
(08:03) What agencies work on in AI policy
(08:53) Chip export controls as a case study in government coordination
(14:13) Navigating AI careers in the executive branch
(18:39) Appendix: A brief history of AI policy in the US
(30:16) Further reading
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Last updated:
January 30th, 2025
Source:
https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/executive-branch-ai-policy (https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/executive-branch-ai-policy?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Source+URL+in+episode+description&utm_campaign=ai_narration)
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31 Mar 2025
“US Department of Agriculture (USDA)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service
USDA develops and executes federal policies on agriculture, forestry, and rural economic development, aiming to support farmers and ensure a safe food supply. USDA contributes to biosecurity and advances food innovation, including alternative proteins, to enhance food security and sustainability.
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Outline:
(00:10) Overview
(02:31) Background on USDA
(04:06) Organizational structure
(05:17) Food biotechnology and innovation at USDA
(08:29) Background: food biotech-related White House workstreams
(10:51) Biosecurity and pandemic preparedness at USDA
(14:21) 2022 National Biodefense Strategy and Implementation Plan
(14:59) Major recent biosecurity-related developments at USDA
(18:40) USDA offices working on biosecurity policy
(19:01) Working at USDA
(20:19) Further reading
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Last updated:
November 14th, 2024
Source:
https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/us-department-of-agriculture (https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/us-department-of-agriculture?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Source+URL+in+episode+description&utm_campaign=ai_narration)
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31 Mar 2025
“National Security Council (NSC)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service
NSC coordinates the government’s national security enterprise, designs short- and long-term national security strategies, and advises the president on national security matters.
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Outline:
(00:44) Overview
(02:10) Background on NSC
(04:02) Policy councils
(05:04) Organizational structure
(05:36) Directorates
(08:23) Leadership and staff
(11:03) Managing the interagency process
(13:15) NSC and AI policy
(15:03) NSC and biosecurity policy
(17:06) Working at NSC
(19:17) Further reading
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Last updated:
November 29th, 2024
Source:
https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/national-security-council (https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/national-security-council?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Source+URL+in+episode+description&utm_campaign=ai_narration)
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