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“National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service


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NNSA maintains and secures the US nuclear weapons stockpile, works to prevent nuclear proliferation and terrorism, powers the US Navy through nuclear propulsion, and responds to nuclear and radiological emergencies domestically and abroad.

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Outline:

(00:10) Overview

(01:22) Background on NNSA

(02:40) Organizational structure

(04:28) NNSA and AI policy

(06:08) Recent AI developments at NNSA

(08:56) NNSA components working on AI policy

(09:15) Working at NNSA

(09:18) Full-time roles

(10:45) Internships and fellowships

(12:08) Further reading

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Last updated:

November 10th, 2025

Source:

https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/national-nuclear-security-administration

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