Kellee Wicker
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Working to build systems & ideas to make modern society work. VP Tech Policy @MeridianIntl | frmr Direct @WilsonSTIP | thoughts my own, RTs not endorsements
Washington, DC
Joined October 2022
Government has always played an indispensable role in facilitating the basic R&D behind the monetizable research that the private sector pursues, and it's important that we keep that fact top of mind. Excellent overview here of NIH grant impact!
As FY26 funding debates continue, a reminder: breakthroughs don’t happen in a vacuum. They stem from networks of foundational research, often made possible by public funding. A 🧵 on the NIH's impact, ft new data from @CSET_Georgetown
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We agree that it's paramount for democratic values to be at the heart of int'l AI governance decisions, and we hope to see the US driving that focus in multilateral fora & in how it engages globally, especially with the Global South. Stay tuned for more from @MeridianIntl on AI!
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Yesterday we had the privilege of hosting @WHOSTP Director @mkratsios47 at @MeridianIntl to chat about the AI Action Plan - it was a pleasure to have the opportunity to dig deeper into how the US will engage with allies and int'l community on AI governance and development
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Absolutely wild stuff in this paper - I feel like I'm entering a labyrinth when I start thinking about the implications for our use of any system when there are these kinds of unknowns about the traits and values embedded into an algorithm
New paper & surprising result. LLMs transmit traits to other models via hidden signals in data. Datasets consisting only of 3-digit numbers can transmit a love for owls, or evil tendencies. 🧵
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A pleasure to speak at this @SasakawaUSA roundtable - the US-Japan relationship is so essential. Huge opportunity to hear from Japanese officials about their new AI legislation as well as their initiative to deepen research ties on AI security between our two countries!
The NEXT Alliance Initiative published its summary of the Allied on AI Assurance roundtable dialogue that took place on June 24, 2025. Intern Ms. Hannah Williams and Sr. Director Jim Schoff authored the summary covering AI safety, security and governance. https://t.co/Z5dNajgIzJ
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Listening now to my colleague @MaxDavidBouchet launch this exciting toolkit - as he noted, it's not a question of whether local leaders will engage globally, they already are. It's a question of how they do it well to build security and prosperity for their communities
Global challenges don’t stop at borders, and neither should solutions. On July 17, Meridian, @TrumanCenter & @networkedcities launch Global Engagement, Local Benefits, a new toolkit to help local leaders build smart global partnerships that drive impact at home. Register here:
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I'm so pleased to be joining @MeridianIntl to build out high-impact programming and thought leadership to contribute to international readiness to create smart tech policy. Technology is borderless, and the conversations we have about its use and governance should be too!
Meridian is strengthening its global impact with the expansion of its senior leadership team. We’re proud to welcome Kellee Wicker as VP for Technology, Innovation, and Space, and Jim Golsen as VP of the Center for Corporate Diplomacy. We also celebrate the promotions of Natalie
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Looking forward to speaking shortly on a panel about tech on the border at this great event hosted by @MexicoProgram at @The_Dialogue!
🔴 LIVE: Eleventh Annual Building a Competitive U.S.-Mexico Border Conference with the @MexicoProgram
https://t.co/8LSQkk5NsX
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It was an honor to deliver remarks in a technical consultation that @UNOSSC held as this report was developed. I'm heartened by the focus on people in this approach to AI policy and look forward to this conversation continuing to progress!
READ NOW! Our new Human Development Report is out. #HDR2025 explores how AI affects people at different stages of their lives, and how it influences broader social, economic and political processes. Learn more: https://t.co/iri6zNcLmm
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We're continuing to shine a light on the inner workings of major security breaches, with @WilsonSTIP's latest post unpacking the Bybit heist. Check it out now to learn how they did it, what happened to the funds afterwards, and how we can tighten security to avoid future theft
New💡| On February 21, 2025 North Korean hackers executed the largest cryptocurrency heist to date, stealing approximately $1.5 billion worth of ETH. This incident highlights the ongoing need for more security in the crypto industry. 📖 https://t.co/xLzuWRpbAX
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That's a heck of a list to be a part of! I'm thrilled to be attending @TheDRC_'s summit on Wednesday and even more pleased to be able to talk about how decentralization is a part of so much of @WilsonSTIP's work
Excited to announce our speaker list for the 2025 Decentralized Tech Summit, this Wednesday, April 2nd in Washington, DC! We’re hearing from the most influential voices in blockchain policy: Hester Peirce (@HesterPeirce) – Commissioner & Head of the Crypto Task Force, SEC
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Espero aprender mucho por escuchar lo que está pasando en Argentina y el Cono Sur con la IA - acá hay muchas oportunidades crecer soluciones nuevas para problemas que todos enfrentan
Para todos los que estén en Buenos Aires hoy, estamos organizando un diálogo en la @DerechoUBA de la @UBAonline, “La IA en Argentina: oportunidades para la innovación y el desarrollo económico”, con la participación de mi fabulosa colega, @kelleewicker. https://t.co/bnxUGoo9Zc
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Very excited to continue my Southern Cone travels with this event on Thursday in Buenos Aires! @WilsonSTIP's partnership with our colleagues in @LATAMProg has been an incredible way to explore the global opportunities AI offers
🇦🇷 Join us in Buenos Aires this Thursday, March 20 for our discussion on AI's potential impacts on Argentina's economic productivity. RSVP here:
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Fue un placer dar la apertura de nuestra conferencia sobre el desarrollo de la IA hoy en la @UCUoficial! Estamos hablando como el país y la región puede usar la tecnología, evitar riesgos, y garantizar que los beneficios lleguen a toda la sociedad
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A few of us @WilsonSTIP got to speak with Latifah while she was at Wilson working on research - we learned so much just from one conversation, and we highly recommend reading her work!
Latifah Namutebi of @TheWIPCentre analyzed the implications of #DigitalDiscourse on democracy in Uganda 🇺🇬 while a Southern Voices Network for Peacebuilding Fellow with the Africa Program in 2024. We're excited to share her research paper and policy brief! (a 🧵)
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Public perceptions of crypto are often shaped by splashy news about scams or sanctions dodging - in reality, illicit activity in crypto is far easier to trace, shut down, & recoup losses, leading bad actors to more often choose traditional finance. Check out our report for more!
💡New Report | Behind the Headlines: Debunking Misconceptions of Cryptocurrency and Crime Curious about how cryptocurrency differs from traditional finance systems in relation to illicit use? Check out our latest report. 📖 ➡️ https://t.co/evxvWYY0Lq
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Enjoyed this @creativecommons post on openness in AI. We wholeheartedly share the emphasis on "local solutions for local contexts", which we talked about in our whitepaper on AI ecosystem growth in the Global South!
creativecommons.org
The Conciergerie, Paris by Mustang Joe is marked with CC0 1.0. On February 10 and 11, 2025, the government of France convened the AI Action Summit, bringing together heads of state, tech leaders, and...
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DEF CON's Franklin Project has released the First Inaugural Hackers' Almanack! Grab it for yourself for an easily digestible compendium of remarkable research from DEF CON 32. ( https://t.co/3d0N0R0PzF) You'll get critical insights on topics like AI Red Teaming, Biomedical
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I enjoyed talking to @iampaulgrewal and @greenwald00 about what we actually mean when we talk about the intersection of AI and blockchain - listen now to hear how @coinbase and @awscloud are using these two technologies for better security and efficiency
As the AI Action Summit in Paris gets underway, check out our latest episode on how AI can transform digital assets, and how the two technologies together can deliver more security and efficiency for users and businesses. 🎧 https://t.co/bmQs3CJRzm
@greenwald00 & @iampaulgrewal
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Today, we're unpacking what the executive order on financial innovation will do for the US crypto landscape, with Wilson trustee, NYU senior lecturer, and author Alan Rechtschaffen @CapMrkts - virtual only at 3 PM Eastern, register to join!
Within 72 hours of returning to the White House, President Donald Trump issued a landmark Executive Order aimed at reshaping US cryptocurrency policy and positioning America as a global leader in digital assets, blockchain innovation, and more. 🗓️ https://t.co/NJ70xOz64z
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