In a New York Times article that delves into President Biden's upcoming executive order outlining the first federal regulations on artificial intelligence (A.I.) systems, CSET's Lauren Kahn provided her expert insights. Read More

In an article published by The Messenger that delves into the upcoming executive order outlining the first federal regulations on artificial intelligence (A.I.) systems, CSET's Helen Toner provided her expert insights. Read More

Recent advances in general-purpose artificial intelligence systems have sparked interest in where the frontier of the field might move next—and what policymakers can do to manage emerging risks. This blog post summarizes key takeaways from a series of workshops on these topics that CSET cohosted with the Center for a New American Security in August 2023. Read More

On September 19, 2023, one of us had the opportunity to testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight, chaired by Senator Maggie Hassan. Members of the subcommittee asked for an actionable plan for the U.S. government (USG) to address concerns about emerging technologies, like AI, synthetic biology and genetic engineering, and quantum technologies. This blog post endeavors to summarize near term policy recommendations based on CSET research as well as our best guesses about what is needed to address emerging concerns about these technologies. Read More

This blog post by CSET’s Executive Director Dewey Murdick explores two different metaphorical lenses for governing the frontier of AI. The "Space Exploration Approach" likens AI models to spacecrafts venturing into unexplored territories, requiring detailed planning and regular updates. The "Snake-Filled Garden Approach" views AI as a garden with both harmless and dangerous 'snakes,' necessitating rigorous testing and risk assessment. In the post, Dewey examines these metaphors and the different ways they can inform approaches to AI governance strategy that balances innovation with safety, all while emphasizing the importance of ongoing learning and adaptability. Read More

“AI red-teaming” is currently a hot topic, but what does it actually mean? This blog post explains the term’s cybersecurity origins, why AI red-teaming should incorporate cybersecurity practices, and how its evolving definition and sometimes inconsistent usage can be misleading for policymakers interested in exploring testing requirements for AI systems. Read More

The August 9 Executive Order aims to restrict certain U.S. investments in key technology areas. In a previous post, we proposed an end-user approach to crafting an AI investment prohibition. In this follow-on post, we rely on existing and hypothetical transactions to test scenarios where U.S. investments in China’s AI ecosystem would or would not be covered under the proposed program, and highlight outstanding challenges. Read More

Check out our overview of tech-related provisions in the House and Senate versions of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. Read More

In their op-ed featured in Think Global Health, CSET's Steph Batalis and Caroline Schuerger provide expert analysis on the ongoing debate in the United States regarding gain-of-function (GOF) research. Read More

Highlighted in a TIME commentary piece is the impact of a CSET report, co-authored by Emily S. Weinstein and Ngor Luong. The piece discusses President Joe Biden's recent visit to India and Vietnam, which underscores the U.S. administration's efforts to "de-risk" economically and technologically from China. Read More