Opposing narratives around AI for biotechnology raise the question: how are biotech researchers actually using AI in published research? CSET’s Steph Batalis, Catherine Aiken, and James Dunham explored this question by leveraging CSET’s merged academic corpus, enriched publication metadata, and research clusters. Read More

A CSET report was highlighted in an article published by MIT Technology Review. The article discusses the U.S. military’s growing use of generative AI—such as chatbot-style tools modeled after ChatGPT—for intelligence analysis and decision support during deployments. Read More

Kathleen Curlee and Andrew Hanna shared their expert analysis in an op-ed published by TIME. In their piece, they analyze the growing national security risks posed by Russia and China’s advancements in space weaponry—particularly anti-satellite (ASAT) systems that could disrupt GPS, weather forecasting, and global communications. To address these national security risks, they call for the creation of a U.S.-led military coalition—an Artemis Alliance—to defend the peaceful use of space. Read More

Sam Bresnick and Jack Corrigan shared their expert analysis in an op-ed published by The National Interest. In their piece, they discussed the need for the United States to rebalance its economy by better integrating software and hardware to compete with China and boost growth. Read More

CSET's Steph Batalis and Vikram Venkatram shared their expert analysis in an op-ed published by The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. The article explores discusses the complexities and challenges of screening DNA synthesis orders to prevent misuse of potentially dangerous genetic sequences. Read More

Dewey Murdick and William Hannas shared their expert analysis in an op-ed published by The National Interest. In their piece, they discussed China's approach to artificial intelligence and the lessons it offers to American policymakers. Read More

Despite recent upheaval in the AI policy landscape, AI evaluations—including AI red-teaming—will remain fundamental to understanding and governing the usage of AI systems and their impact on society. This blog post draws from a December 2024 CSET workshop on AI testing to outline challenges associated with improving red-teaming and suggest recommendations on how to address those challenges. Read More

CSET’s Kathleen Curlee shared her expert analysis in an op-ed published by Breaking Defense. In her piece, she discusses the Trump administration's decision to eliminate the Advisory Committee on Excellence in Space (ACES) and the potential consequences for U.S. space leadership and national security. Read More

CSET’s Cole McFaul was quoted in an article published by GZERO Media. The article discusses the Trump administration’s forthcoming AI Action Plan, which is expected to shape U.S. policy on artificial intelligence through the remainder of the term. Read More

CSET's Helen Toner joined Alison Snyder at Axios House SXSW 2025. They discussed the impacts of unregulated advanced AI innovation and the need for guardrails. Read More