NCCU Hosts High-Level Dialogue with Top U.S. Think Tank RAND on Global Technology and Security Challenges
Date :
2024-10-24
Department :
Secretariat
【Article by Office of International Cooperation】
National Chengchi University (NCCU) senior leadership and faculty members met with top executives from the RAND Corporation on October 23 to discuss emerging technologies, defense, and diplomatic challenges in depth. The meeting focused on the potential impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on national security. RAND and NCCU also explored the possibility of future cooperation in academic research on these issues.
During their visit to Taiwan, the RAND delegation met with high-ranking government officials, including President William Lai and Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, and engaged with various academic and civil society representatives.
Jason Matheny, President of the RAND Corporation and former director of the White House National Security Council's Office of Technology Policy, led the RAND delegation. A leader in global technology security, he also serves as a member of the U.S. National Security Council’s Artificial Intelligence Committee. The meeting was attended by key NCCU officials, including President Tsai-yen Li, Executive Vice President Shu-heng Chen, Vice President for International Cooperation Katherine Yi-ning Chen, and other senior faculty members from the College of International Affairs and Election Study Center. Both RAND and NCCU expressed interest in strengthening academic cooperation, particularly in technology policy research.
Matheny praised Taiwan's contributions to international security and expressed enthusiasm for future cooperation with National Chengchi University, especially in integrating technology with defense strategies.As a front-line observer of changes in cognitive warfare, NCCU stands out among Northeast Asian universities. Recognized for its leading role in the humanities and social sciences, the university's expertise in techno-humanities and social sciences enables it to provide interdisciplinary training and innovative solutions to global technological security challenges.
NCCU President Li emphasized that the rapid evolution of technology presents unprecedented challenges in the fields of defense and diplomatic policies. AI, cybersecurity, and information warfare pose the greatest risks. “NCCU aims to be a model institution in Taiwan and Asia for integrating humanities with technological research,” said President Li, highlighting the university's collaborations with tech giants like Meta, AMD, and ongoing discussions with OpenAI and Bloomberg. “This collaboration with RAND enables NCCU to play a more active role in Asia's evolving security landscape.”
The RAND Corporation, known for its objective, bipartisan research, has significantly influenced U.S. policy decisions across various domains, from healthcare reform to defense strategy. Its research methodology emphasizes empirical evidence and interdisciplinary approaches to address contemporary policy challenges. This meeting marks a significant step in increasing Taiwan-U.S. academic cooperation and strengthens Taiwan’s voice in global policy discussions.
National Chengchi University (NCCU) senior leadership and faculty members met with top executives from the RAND Corporation on October 23 to discuss emerging technologies, defense, and diplomatic challenges in depth. The meeting focused on the potential impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on national security. RAND and NCCU also explored the possibility of future cooperation in academic research on these issues.
During their visit to Taiwan, the RAND delegation met with high-ranking government officials, including President William Lai and Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, and engaged with various academic and civil society representatives.
Jason Matheny, President of the RAND Corporation and former director of the White House National Security Council's Office of Technology Policy, led the RAND delegation. A leader in global technology security, he also serves as a member of the U.S. National Security Council’s Artificial Intelligence Committee. The meeting was attended by key NCCU officials, including President Tsai-yen Li, Executive Vice President Shu-heng Chen, Vice President for International Cooperation Katherine Yi-ning Chen, and other senior faculty members from the College of International Affairs and Election Study Center. Both RAND and NCCU expressed interest in strengthening academic cooperation, particularly in technology policy research.
Matheny praised Taiwan's contributions to international security and expressed enthusiasm for future cooperation with National Chengchi University, especially in integrating technology with defense strategies.As a front-line observer of changes in cognitive warfare, NCCU stands out among Northeast Asian universities. Recognized for its leading role in the humanities and social sciences, the university's expertise in techno-humanities and social sciences enables it to provide interdisciplinary training and innovative solutions to global technological security challenges.
NCCU President Li emphasized that the rapid evolution of technology presents unprecedented challenges in the fields of defense and diplomatic policies. AI, cybersecurity, and information warfare pose the greatest risks. “NCCU aims to be a model institution in Taiwan and Asia for integrating humanities with technological research,” said President Li, highlighting the university's collaborations with tech giants like Meta, AMD, and ongoing discussions with OpenAI and Bloomberg. “This collaboration with RAND enables NCCU to play a more active role in Asia's evolving security landscape.”
The RAND Corporation, known for its objective, bipartisan research, has significantly influenced U.S. policy decisions across various domains, from healthcare reform to defense strategy. Its research methodology emphasizes empirical evidence and interdisciplinary approaches to address contemporary policy challenges. This meeting marks a significant step in increasing Taiwan-U.S. academic cooperation and strengthens Taiwan’s voice in global policy discussions.