Founded by an act of Congress in 1968, the Wilson Center is a U.S. presidential memorial and public-private partnership that convenes scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to address pressing national and global challenges. Its Science and Technology Innovation Program (STIP) focuses on emerging technologies including AI, running the Technology Labs — a free six-week training series for U.S. government staff on AI, cybersecurity, 5G, and related policy topics. The Advanced AI Lab includes dedicated sessions on AI safety and security. Federal appropriations cover roughly one-third of the budget, with the remainder raised from private foundations, corporations, and individuals.
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- Annual Budget
- $37,299,236
- Monthly Burn Rate
- $3,108,270
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Theory of Change
The Wilson Center's approach to AI risk is primarily through building policy capacity: by training the government staff who write AI legislation and oversight frameworks to be more technically literate, it aims to ensure that policy keeps pace with technological development. The Technology Labs and AI Lab programs directly equip Congressional and Executive Branch staff with knowledge of AI capabilities, limitations, safety considerations, and governance frameworks. The underlying theory is that better-informed policymakers produce better-designed AI regulations and oversight mechanisms, reducing the risk of harmful outcomes from ungoverned or poorly regulated AI systems.
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- Last Updated
- Apr 2, 2026, 10:10 PM UTC
- Created
- Mar 20, 2026, 2:34 AM UTC