CSET's Anna Puglisi was featured in a Nature article along with a report she co-authored. The article discusses the challenges faced by US policymakers in regulating research involving potentially harmful pathogens. The focal point of the discussion is the CSET report titled “Understanding the Global Gain-of-Function Research Landscape.” Read More

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Here at CSET, we are excited to celebrate the heritage and immense contributions of Hispanic individuals. Read More

Recent announcements from both Pentagon and Congressional leaders offer significant opportunity for rapidly delivering autonomous systems technology at-scale for U.S. Warfighters well into the future. Dr. Jaret Riddick, CSET Senior Fellow and former Principal Director for Autonomy in USD(R&E) offers his perspective on DOD’s Replicator Initiative and recent legislative proposals about DOD autonomy. Read More

CSET's Anna Puglisi was featured in a Fox News article that discusses the recent Senate Energy Committee hearing. The hearing highlighted both the potential threats and opportunities associated with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the U.S. energy sector and daily life. Concerns were raised about China's AI advancements and the absence of a strategic AI plan in the U.S. Puglisi emphasized the need for updated policies to tackle challenges posed by China and global players in academia and research. Read More

In a PBS broadcast, CSET's Anna Puglisi shared her insights at the Senate Energy Committee hearing held on Thursday about advances in artificial intelligence and U.S. technological competitiveness. Read More

In their op-ed featured in Foreign Affairs, CSET’s Margarita Konaev and Owen J. Daniels shared their expert analysis in an op-ed published by Foreign Affairs. The op-ed delves into Ukraine's summer counteroffensive against Russia and the obstacles it has faced, while also acknowledging the resilience and adaptability of the Ukrainian military amidst the counteroffensive's challenges. Read More

Universities can build more inclusive computer science programs by addressing the reasons that students may be deterred from pursuing the field. This blog post explores some of those reasons, features of CS education that cause them, and provides recommendations on how to design learning experiences that are safer and more exploratory for everyone. Read More

On August 9, 2023 the Biden administration announced an executive order to restrict certain U.S. investments in China’s key technology sectors, including artificial intelligence. This blog post proposes implementing investment restrictions related to AI for national security using a list-based end-user approach that builds upon existing list-based tools. Read More

In an op-ed published in Breaking Defense, CSET's Owen J. Daniels discusses the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on modern warfare and emphasizes the need for purposeful harnessing of AI by the Pentagon. Read More

The Summer of 2023 will likely go down in the history books as the “Summer of AI”—with numerous advancements in LLMs and other generative AIs capturing the public’s consciousness. At the same time, the Biden administration announced multiple efforts to ensure the American public’s safety, security, and privacy, while ensuring the U.S. continues to lead the world in AI innovation. This blog post summarizes some of these major executive branch actions and highlights related CSET insights. Read More