Matt Mande

Research Assistant, Wadhwani AI Center
Matt Mande

Matt Mande is a research assistant for the Wadhwani AI Center at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). He provides research support across a broad set of topics at the intersection of AI, geopolitics, and national security. Matt previously completed internships at CSIS and the Government Accountability Office. He holds a BA in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis.

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The AI Policy Podcast

xAI's Latest Controversy and New York's New AI Safety Bill

In this episode, we examine Grok’s public posting of child sexual abuse material and non-consensual intimate imagery, the legal consequences xAI may face, and the international policy community's response. We then unpack New York’s RAISE Act, including the politics leading up to Gov. Hochul’s signature and the final outcome of negotiations.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Matt Mande — January 9, 2026

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The AI Policy Podcast

How to Build a Career in AI Policy

Greg and Matt discuss career advice for aspiring AI policy professionals.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Matt Mande — October 30, 2025

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Audio Briefs

What the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance Reveals About Global Power Shifts

An audio version of "⁠What the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance Reveals About Global Power Shifts⁠," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Laura Caroli and Matt Mande. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Laura Caroli and Matt Mande — October 7, 2025

Audio Briefs

What the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance Reveals About Global Power Shifts

Laura Caroli and Matt Mande unpack the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, contrasting U.S. rejection of multilateral governance with China's push for leadership in international bodies, and exploring what this divide means for the future of AI governance.

Critical Questions by Laura Caroli and Matt Mande — October 7, 2025