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“Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service
BIS is the lead agency tasked with administering and enforcing export controls on dual-use items and technology. BIS has become increasingly central to the US government’s AI and biosecurity policy efforts.
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Outline:
(00:10) Overview
(01:49) Background on BIS
(03:27) History and activities
(06:51) Organizational structure
(07:48) BIS and AI policy
(09:42) Major AI-related developments at BIS
(12:18) BIS offices working on AI policy
(12:36) BIS and biosecurity policy
(14:35) Major biosecurity-related developments at BIS
(16:40) BIS offices working on biosecurity policy
(16:59) Working at BIS
(18:12) Further reading
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Last updated:
February 3rd, 2025
Source:
https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/bureau-of-industry-and-security
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By Emerging Tech Policy Careers - Horizon Institute For Public ServiceBIS is the lead agency tasked with administering and enforcing export controls on dual-use items and technology. BIS has become increasingly central to the US government’s AI and biosecurity policy efforts.
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Outline:
(00:10) Overview
(01:49) Background on BIS
(03:27) History and activities
(06:51) Organizational structure
(07:48) BIS and AI policy
(09:42) Major AI-related developments at BIS
(12:18) BIS offices working on AI policy
(12:36) BIS and biosecurity policy
(14:35) Major biosecurity-related developments at BIS
(16:40) BIS offices working on biosecurity policy
(16:59) Working at BIS
(18:12) 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.
---
Last updated:
February 3rd, 2025
Source:
https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/bureau-of-industry-and-security
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Images from the article:
Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.