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“Executive branch AI policy” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

Episode 1

Monday, March 31, 2025 • Duration 30:54

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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If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests.

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Last updated:
January 30th, 2025

Source:
https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/executive-branch-ai-policy

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“National Security Council (NSC)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

Episode 2

Monday, March 31, 2025 • Duration 19:54

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:

(00:57) Overview

(02:23) Background on NSC

(04:16) Policy councils

(05:17) Organizational structure

(05:49) Directorates

(08:36) Leadership and staff

(11:18) Managing the interagency process

(13:31) NSC and AI policy

(15:20) NSC and biosecurity policy

(17:22) Working at NSC

(19:33) Further reading

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Last updated:
November 29th, 2024

Source:
https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/national-security-council

“Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

Episode 6

Monday, March 31, 2025 • Duration 29:17

OSTP is the president’s chief advisory body on science and technology. It provides strategic guidance for policymaking and R&D spending and coordinates federal science and technology policy initiatives.

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Outline:

(00:12) Overview

(01:44) Background on OSTP

(03:35) EOP science and technology policy advisory structure

(05:02) Organizational structure

(06:51) Activities

(07:46) Coordinating federal R&D spending

(10:01) Advising the president on S&T issues

(11:08) Convening the NSTC for policy coordination

(12:23) Supporting S&T policy formulation and implementation

(13:38) OSTP and AI policy

(14:07) AI-related developments at OSTP

(18:34) AI-relevant offices at OSTP

(20:18) OSTP and biosecurity policy

(20:48) Biosecurity-related developments at OSTP

(25:25) Biosecurity-relevant offices at OSTP

(26:36) Working at OSTP

(29:00) Further reading

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If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests.

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“Food and Drug Administration (FDA)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

Episode 6

Monday, March 31, 2025 • Duration 09:57

FDA ensures the safety, efficacy, and security of drugs, biological products, and medical devices, and it oversees food safety and tobacco regulation.

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Outline:

(00:10) Overview

(01:05) Background on FDA

(02:57) Organizational structure

(04:01) Biosecurity and pandemic preparedness in FDA

(05:34) Major recent biosecurity-related developments at FDA

(08:30) FDA offices working on biosecurity policy

(08:48) Working at FDA

(09:36) Further reading

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Last updated:
November 27th, 2024

Source:
https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/food-and-drug-administration

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“Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

Episode 7

Monday, March 31, 2025 • Duration 09:00

This profile focuses on the civilian activities of the Department of Defense (DOD) under the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and how they relate to AI and biosecurity.

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Outline:

(00:11) Introduction

(02:34) OSD and AI policy

(05:52) AI-relevant offices within OSD

(06:11) OSD and biosecurity policy

(08:24) Biosecurity-relevant offices within OSD

(08:44) Further reading

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If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests.

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Last updated:
October 3rd, 2024

Source:
https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/office-of-the-secretary-of-defense

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“Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

Episode 8

Monday, March 31, 2025 • Duration 08:59

ASPR’s mission is to “assist the country in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from public health emergencies and disasters.” It runs the Strategic National Stockpile, BARDA, and other biosecurity efforts.

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Outline:

(00:26) Overview

(01:17) Background on ASPR

(03:37) Organizational structure

(04:03) ASPR's role in the interagency

(06:43) Biosecurity & pandemic preparedness in ASPR

(07:59) Working at ASPR

(08:44) Further reading

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If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests.

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Last updated:
October 3rd, 2024

Source:
https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/administration-for-strategic-preparedness-and-response

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“Department of Energy (DOE)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

Episode 9

Monday, March 31, 2025 • Duration 22:40

DOE oversees energy policy, scientific research, and the nuclear arsenal, being the largest US government funder of physical science research. It significantly contributes to science and technology development and policy, including AI and biosecurity, particularly via its national labs.

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Outline:

(00:11) Overview

(01:51) Background on DOE

(04:08) Organizational structure

(06:33) DOE and AI policy

(08:06) Advances in the national labs

(09:25) Major recent AI-related developments at DOE

(13:05) DOE offices working on AI policy and research

(13:25) DOE and biosecurity policy and research

(16:02) 2022 National Biodefense Strategy and Implementation Plan

(16:37) Major recent biosecurity-related developments at DOE

(19:53) DOE offices working on biosecurity policy and research

(20:14) Working at DOE

(22:20) Further reading

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If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests.

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Last updated:
January 16th, 2025

“Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

Episode 10

Monday, March 31, 2025 • Duration 25:27

HHS plays a crucial role in healthcare, public health, medical research, and social services. It's responsible for preparing for and responding to biological threats, including via CDC, ASPR, NIH, and FDA.

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Outline:

(00:11) Overview

(01:50) Background on HHS

(03:33) HHS and biosecurity policy

(05:06) 2022 National Biodefense Strategy and Implementation Plan

(05:44) Major recent biosecurity-related developments at HHS

(10:58) Organizational structure

(12:12) Office of the Secretary (OS)

(13:37) Operating divisions

(14:14) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

(16:24) National Institutes of Health (NIH)

(18:27) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

(19:43) Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)

(21:04) Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)

(23:09) Working at HHS

(25:11) Further reading

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If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests.

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Last updated:
January 13th, 2025

“Department of Defense (DOD)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

Episode 12

Monday, March 31, 2025 • Duration 39:35

DOD’s mission is to “provide the military forces necessary to deter war and ensure the nation’s security.” DOD shapes emerging technology policy through multiple levers, such as...

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Outline:

(00:10) Overview

(01:48) Background on DOD

(03:53) DOD and AI policy

(06:08) Major AI-related developments at DOD

(10:33) DOD and biosecurity policy

(12:25) National Biodefense Strategy & Biodefense Posture Review

(15:37) Major biosecurity-related developments at DOD

(19:00) Organizational structure

(20:05) Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)

(22:07) Joint Chiefs of Staff and Joint Staff (JS)

(24:24) Military Departments

(27:34) Unified Combatant Commands (CCMDs)

(30:02) Defense Agencies and Field Activities

(32:37) DOD's budget process in a nutshell

(33:41) Working at DOD

(39:15) Further reading

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If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests.

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“Department of Homeland Security (DHS)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

Episode 15

Monday, March 31, 2025 • Duration 17:09

DHS is integral to US national security, handling issues like counterterrorism, border security, cybersecurity, and disaster response. DHS's role in emerging technology policy is growing...

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Outline:

(00:11) Overview

(02:30) Background on DHS

(04:05) Organizational structure

(05:19) DHS and AI policy

(07:43) DHS offices working on AI policy

(08:21) DHS and biosecurity policy

(10:01) 2022 National Biodefense Strategy and Implementation Plan

(10:45) Major recent biosecurity-related developments at DHS

(15:03) DHS offices working on biosecurity policy

(15:21) Working at DHS

(16:53) Further reading

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If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests.

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Last updated:
March 27th, 2024

Source:
https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/department-of-homeland-security

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