A recent topic of contention among artificial intelligence researchers has been whether large language models can exhibit unpredictable ("emergent") jumps in capability as they are scaled up. These arguments have found their way into policy circles and the popular press, often in simplified or distorted ways that have created confusion. This blog post explores the disagreements around emergence and their practical relevance for policy. Read More
“AI Chips: What They Are and Why They Matter,“ a report by CSET, was referenced in a Business Insider article. The article explores the urgent need in the US for more workers skilled in building AI chips. It highlights a significant decline in the American semiconductor workforce over the past two decades. Read More
CSET's Senior Research Fellow, Ngor Luong shared her expert analysis in a strategic insights memo published by the Atlantic Council. The memo discusses the outcomes and implications of the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) on US-China competition in 5G technology. Read More
In an article published by the Associated Press exploring the rivalry between the U.S. and China in military planning, particularly focusing on a new form of warfare utilizing swarms of air and sea drones equipped with artificial intelligence (AI), CSET's Margarita Konaev offers her expert insight. Read More
In his op-ed published by the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), CSET’s Sam Bresnick shared his expert analysis on China's evolving military capabilities and its growing emphasis on battlefield information and the role of AI. Read More
A CSET translation was cited in an article published by Medium. The piece discusses the significance of China's 14th Five-Year Plan (covering 2021-2025) and its impact on global dynamics amidst China's rising influence. Read More
Over the past year, artificial intelligence has quickly become a focal point in K-12 education. This blog post describes new and existing K-12 AI education efforts so that U.S. policymakers and other decision-makers may better understand what’s happening in practice. Read More
In their op-ed featured in Lawfare, CSET’s Matthew Burtell and Helen Toner shared their expert analysis on the significant implications of government procurement and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, emphasizing the need for high ethical and safety standards. Read More
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