The competition between the United States and China regarding artificial intelligence (AI) is entering a new phase and is increasingly focused on influencing the global AI ecosystem. Although national security is an important consideration in the U.S.-China AI rivalry, it represents only one dimension of a broader and nuanced competition.

CSET’s Helen Toner shared her expert insight in a segment published by ABC News Nightline. The segment explores growing concerns around artificial intelligence safety, including emotional manipulation by chatbots, the possibility of AI systems resisting human control, and increasing calls for government regulation as AI technology rapidly advances.

CSET’s Cole McFaul shared his expert perspective in an article published by the South China Morning Post. The article examines how China’s strategy of combining open AI models with industrial strength is shaping the global AI landscape.

CSET’s Lauren Kahn shared her expert insight in an article published by the Financial Times. The article examines the challenges Gulf states face as they rely on fighter jets and costly missiles to intercept large numbers of low-cost Iranian drones, raising concerns about sustainability and defense costs.

CSET’s Owen J. Daniels was featured on Fox News, where he discussed the role of artificial intelligence in modern warfare and how it supports U.S. military operations.

CSET’s Jacob Feldgoise shared his expert perspective in an article published by The Washington Post’s WP Intelligence. The article looks at how AI inference is driving huge demand for computing power and what that means for U.S. export rules and national security.

CSET’s Sam Bresnick shared his expert insight in an newsletter published by Politico. The newsletter explores how the rise of AI agents is challenging Beijing’s technology and privacy playbook, as China attempts to balance innovation with national security and data protection concerns.

CSET’s Emelia Probasco appeared in an episode published by Channel 4’s The Fourcast examining how artificial intelligence is changing modern warfare. The discussion explores how AI is increasingly used for intelligence processing, target identification, and faster battlefield decision-making, raising questions about whether this marks the start of a broader transformation toward autonomous weapons and algorithm-driven combat.

CSET’s Lauren Kahn shared her expert insight in an article published by The Washington Times. The article examines the U.S. military’s deployment of LUCAS, a low-cost attack drone reverse-engineered from Iran’s Shahed design, and the broader implications for AI, drone warfare, and defense strategy.

CSET’s Emelia Probasco was featured on ChinaTalk, where she discussed AI, national security, and military innovation.