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The U.S. Wants to Target China’s Dangerous AI Systems. It’s Easier Said Than Done.

In an op-ed featured in Barron's, CSET's Emily S. Weinstein discusses the recent proposed regulations by the Biden administration to restrict U.S. investments in critical technology sectors in China. The regulations target advancements in semiconductors, microelectronics, quantum technologies, and AI systems, with concerns about potential military applications benefiting adversaries like China. Read More

In the AI era, adaptable policy is a necessity

In their op-ed featured in The Hill, CSET's Dewey Murdick and Jack Corrigan provide expert analysis on the rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard. The piece delves into the growing concerns among leaders in government, industry, and academia regarding the control of the development and utilization of this emerging technology and provide solutions to address it. Read More

Turkish drone maker Baykar seeks to extend global influence

In an article by Nikkei Asia, CSET's Lauren Kahn provided her expert analysis on Baykar Technology, a Turkish drone maker, has achieved global recognition by producing the Bayraktar TB2 armed drone. Read More

The U.S. Is Turning Away From Its Biggest Scientific Partner at a Precarious Time

In an article published by The Wall Street Journal, Emily S. Weinstein shared her expert insights. The article discusses how the strong collaboration between the U.S. and China in scientific research is weakening due to worsening relations between the two countries. Read More

China Wants to Regulate Its Artificial Intelligence Sector Without Crushing It

In a recent Bloomberg article, CSET's Helen Toner provides her expert analysis on Beijing's implementation of fresh regulations governing artificial intelligence (AI) services. Read More

New US tech restrictions on China have investors wary, watching for retaliation

CSET's Ngor Luong provided her expert analysis in an article published by Fox Business. The article delves into the recently proposed restrictions on U.S. investments in China's technology sector by the Biden administration. Read More

U.S. restrictions on tech investment in China bolster China’s policy of self-reliance

In a recent NPR radio segment, CSET's Emily S. Weinstein shared her insights regarding the new regulations aimed at restricting U.S. investments in key technologies in China, along with the Biden administration's decision to block advanced microchip exports to China. Read More

China’s sitting on a goldmine of genetic data – and it doesn’t want to share

CSET's Anna Puglisi was cited in an article by CNN that delves into China's efforts to become a global leader in the biosciences by investing billions of dollars and collecting vast amounts of genetic data from its 1.4 billion population. Read More

Understanding AI Harms: An Overview

As policymakers decide how best to regulate AI, they first need to grasp the different types of harm that various AI applications might cause at the individual, national, and even societal levels. To better understand AI harm, the blog presents some key components and characteristics. Read More

The Next Frontier in AI Regulation is Procedure

In a thought-provoking op-ed featured in Lawfare, CSET's Zachary Arnold and Micah Musser delve into the dynamic discourse surrounding the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). Read More