Framing ethical perspectives
Emerging Technologies are technologies whose development and/or practical applications are still largely unrealized. Carnegie Council’s events, experts, and initiatives focus on the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies and aim to map the field, illuminate topics requiring further research, and build a diverse community of experts, with the goal of ensuring that these systems are developed and deployed in a just, responsible, and inclusive manner.
Featured Emerging Technology Resources
Artificial intelligence, climate-altering technologies, and more
APR 21, 2026 • Video
The Ethics of AI Agents in Global Governance
FEB 25, 2026 • Video
Why Space Matters and How to Govern It
Watch this "Ethics Empowered" event, in which an expert panel grapples with ethical questions on governance, militarization, and emerging technology in space.
NOV 25, 2025 • Video
Geopolitics in an Era of AGI
As nations and researchers race to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI), watch this expert panel discuss the geopolitical impacts of this technology.
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Carnegie Ethics Accelerator
The Carnegie Ethics Accelerator is a new kind of incubator designed to empower ethics in the face of swiftly evolving challenges in technology and public policies.
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JUN 17, 2025 • Podcast
Empowerment, Ownership, & Agency: Building an Inclusive AI Future, with Jimena Viveros
Lawyer and AI expert Jimena Viveros explores why bridging the digital divide between the Global South and North is both a moral and economic imperative.
APR 4, 2025 • Video
Unlocking Cooperation: Space Diplomacy
In this event, Northeastern University’s Ethics Institute partnered with Carnegie Council to host a convening on the future of international space governance, security, & sustainability.
NOV 13, 2024 • Article
An Ethical Grey Zone: AI Agents in Political Deliberations
As adoption of agentic AI increases, it is critical for researchers and policymakers to agree on ethical principles to inform governance of this emerging technology.
SEP 19, 2024 • Video
Unlocking Cooperation: AI for All
On the eve of the Summit of the Future, Carnegie Council and UNU-CPR hosted a special event exploring the implications of AI for the multilateral ...
SEP 16, 2024 • Video
AI for Information Accessibility: From the Grassroots to Policy Action
How can citizens, civic institutions, and industry professionals work together to make sure that emerging technologies are accessible for everyone?
SEP 9, 2024 • Video
Responsible Military Use of AI: Bridging the Gap between Principles and Practice
This panel at the REAIM Summit in Seoul focused on the need to develop international governance for the use of military AI.
JUL 31, 2024 • Podcast
Responsible AI & the Ethical Trade-offs of Large Models, with Sara Hooker
In this episode, Senior Fellow Anja Kaspersen speaks with Cohere for AI's Sara Hooker to discuss model design, model bias, and data representation.
JUL 30, 2024 • Article
Risking Escalation for the Sake of Efficiency: Ethical Implications of AI Decision-Making in Conflicts
As military strategists explore the use of AI, we must address the ethical and safety concerns of these systems, writes Stanford's Dr. Max Lamparth.
JUL 24, 2024 • Podcast
AI & Warfare: A New Era for Arms Control & Deterrence, with Paul Scharre
Senior Fellow Anja Kaspersen speaks with Center for a New American Security’s Paul Scharre about emerging issues at the intersection of technology and warfare.
JUL 9, 2024 • Article
The Rise of Preemptive Bans on Human Microchip Implants
As the impact and influence of chip implants increases in the U.S., it's time to raise ethical and legal questions about this technology.