The Market & The Mission: Why US Leadership in Multi-Domain Autonomy Depends on a Unified Regulatory Framework
Introduction Not long ago, “unmanned systems” referred to drones – remotely piloted unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operating in
Research Archive
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An archive of DCI’s research publications from 2018-2026, prior to updating our focus on the foundations of the frontier economy: energy, compute, and work.
Q&A: Bringing AI to the Grid with Buzz Solutions CEO Kaitlyn Albertoli
Buzz Solution's Kaitlyn Albertoli discusses how her company uses AI-powered image analysis to help utilities modernize inspections, cut costs, and prevent grid failures.
Q&A: AI Systems-Building for Supply Chains with Focal Point CEO Anders Lillevik
In a world of constant disruption, AI-powered procurement helps companies stay ahead. Focal Point's platform enables customers to make smarter decisions, manage risk, and build supply chains ready for whatever comes next.
Treasure Hunt: Online Thrifting Platforms Show How AI Streamlines Searches, Engages Consumers, and Optimizes Pricing
Innovators at secondhand marketplaces look to AI to transform the circular fashion industry's most frequent frustrations.
Q&A: Where Drones Are Taking American Defense with Brendan Stewart, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Red Cat Holdings
Red Cat's Brendan Stewart shares his perspective on American defense tech, regulation, and his company's innovative "Family of Systems" drone solutions.
As Oscars Awards Near, AI Policy Takes Center Stage in Hollywood
AI disrupts Hollywood, sparking innovation, ethical debates, and creative rights challenges.
Remember When Skype Revolutionized Long-Distance Calls? Blockchain is Doing the Same for Finance
Blockchain technology is revolutionizing financial services like the internet changed communication. As Skype moved long-distance calls from operators and steep fees, blockchain brings fast, inexpensive processes to financial transactions.
Banking on Blockchain: Harnessing Utility to Modernize Finance, Supply Chains, and Much, Much More
Banking on Blockchain decodes the revolutionary potential of blockchain technology to modernize and enhance finance and broader industry.
Q&A: Talking Latin American Investment, Partnership, and Opportunity with RXN Principal Gastón Massari Copes
RXN Principal, Gastón Massari Copes, shares his expertise and perspectives on innovation, the digital economy, and business opportunities in Latin America.
GenAI Adoption in the Global South Comes with Lessons for Leaders in the Global North
As AI adoption accelerates globally, the Global South offers key insights for the Global North. Workers there embrace GenAI and other emerging tech more readily, revealing practical, adaptable strategies that Northern workers and leaders could emulate.
Get Connected: The Communication Tools and Services Supporting Small E-Commerce Businesses
DCI takes the pulse of small e-Commerce sellers to see why and how they choose vendors for their business's internet and phone service needs.
Q&A: How the Feds Can Use GenAI Safely with CEO Nicolas Chaillan’s Ask Sage AI Platform
Nicolas Chaillan explains how his Ask Sage GenAI platform ensures sensitive data is protected and complies with government security standards, helping government teams leverage GenAI securely.