A Record Year for BTPI

The Full Annual Report of 2023/2024:
Dear Fellows and Friends of the Cornell Brooks Tech Policy Institute (BTPI),
As we look back on the past year, we are filled with pride for what has been a truly transformative
period for BTPI. In 2023/24, we secured new funding that empowered us to expand our research,
amplify our policy impact, and foster thought leadership in critical areas of technology policy and
national security. We also welcomed an exceptional group of new team members – five new junior fellows, five new fellows, and seven new senior fellows – each of whom bring diverse expertise and a shared passion for shaping tech and security policy. Together, our growing multidisciplinary team is poised to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time, from cryptocurrency and financial freedom to drone technologies and the need for AI governance. It is off the back of this success that our team has delivered increased policy engagement and academic impact. Alongside our 17 events and four new academic modules, our fellows have advised international governmental organisations, NGOs, departments of state, and industry leaders, all while publishing in prestigious research journals, and commenting for leading media outlines (such as CNN, the New York Times, and the Washington Post).
Our success is a testament to the collaboration and commitment of our partners, funders, and
dedicated staff. As we move forward, we are excited to build on this momentum, advancing BTPI’s mission to unlock the potential of AI & 4IR technologies with robust and responsible policies. 2024/25 is already looking to be an exciting year with future projects on semiconductors, the geopolitics of weapons proliferation, cyber security, quantum technologies, and the civilian and military applications of AI in the pipeline.
As such, thank you all for being a part of our journey and we very much look forward to another impactful year with your continued partnership and support.
With warm regards,
Sarah Kreps
Director and Founder
James Patton Rogers
Executive Director