This blog post recounts the development of a Python-based data collection pipeline project completed in the summer of 2024 by CSET inaugural intern Jordan Monts. During his project research and work, he used the Requests and BeautifulSoup libraries to create a two-part system to gather and process web data, support ongoing research initiatives, and strengthen his skills in data processing as well as application programming interface (API) management. Read More

This blog post analyzes five major Chinese AI governance proposals, focusing on the key actors specified in each proposal. We find that older proposals lack specificity when identifying AI governance actors. Recent proposals, on the other hand, assign roles and responsibilities to a defined set of actors. The findings from this blog post can help policymakers and analysts better understand China’s fast-evolving AI governance landscape. Read More

In their Lawfare op-ed, Helen Toner and Zachary Arnold discuss the growing concerns and divisions within the AI community regarding the risks posed by artificial intelligence. Read More

In his op-ed in TIME, Jack Corrigan discusses the landmark antitrust ruling that officially named Google a monopoly, marking the first significant antitrust defeat for a major internet platform in over two decades. Read More

Since 2022, U.S. export controls have restricted the highest-performing AI chips from being exported to China. The Biden administration likely did not intend to control CPUs (i.e., general-purpose processors) with these restrictions. However, CPUs are increasingly subject to export controls because chip designers are incorporating specialized elements for AI computation into CPUs. In this blog post, we discuss the implications of controlling AI-capable CPUs and make recommendations for the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Read More

In their article featured in the Council of Foreign Relations, Jack Corrigan and Owen J. Daniels provide their expert analysis on the Chevron Doctrine Supreme Court decision and its implications for artificial intelligence (AI) governance. Read More

A CSET report was highlighted in an article by DefenseOne. The article discusses new findings suggesting that the Pentagon may have discovered how to quickly and cost-effectively acquire technology, particularly in the realm of AI-driven capabilities. Read More

A CSET Data Snapshot was cited in an article published by The Wall Street Journal. The piece discusses Huawei's advancements in developing a new AI chip, the Ascend 910C, which positions the company to challenge U.S. tech giant Nvidia in the Chinese market. Read More

Ngor Luong and Zachary Arnold provided their expert insights in an article published by Nature that discusses new data from PARAT, the Private-sector AI-Related Activity Tracker. Read More

In his op-ed on The Diplomat, Jacob Feldgoise discusses the geopolitical significance of chips and the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act. Read More