Felix Choussat
Felix Choussat researches the geopolitics of advanced AI at the Center for AI Safety (CAIS), focusing on Sino-US competition and emerging military technology. Prior to his current role at CAIS, he was a governance fellow through the ML Alignment and Theory Scholars (MATS) and Pivotal Research programs, where he worked on modeling the proliferation of WMD-capable systems and compute-based AI deterrence. He holds a dual degree in international relations and history studies from Vanderbilt University.
An International AI Slowdown Is Ready Whenever Politicians Are
Skeptics of an AI slowdown deal with China say we’d need futuristic tech to make it cheat-proof. Instead, the US and China could just give auditors comprehensive access to major AI companies.
Drone WMDs Don’t Need Any New Technology
Today’s drones can already navigate indoors, track down humans, and deliver a lethal payload. Attackers willing to kill indiscriminately don’t need to wait for much else.