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In the news section, our experts take center stage in shaping discussions on technology and policy. Discover articles featuring insights from our experts or citing our research. CSET’s insights and research are pivotal in shaping key conversations within the evolving landscape of emerging technology and policy.

Dewey Murdick and Miriam Vogel shared their expert analysis in an op-ed published by Fortune. In their piece, they highlight the urgent need for the United States to strengthen its AI literacy and incident reporting systems to maintain global leadership amid rapidly advancing international competition, especially from China’s booming AI sector.

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Daniel Chou offered his expertise in an article published by Newsweek. The article explores the growing concerns surrounding Chinese-made Insta360 action cameras, which are used by NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and other American entities, and their potential role in data collection and espionage.

5 AI trends to watch in 2025

GZERO Media
| January 7, 2025

Mina Narayanan provided her expert insights in an article published by GZERO Media. The article discusses the evolving landscape of AI policy under the incoming administration and the key trends shaping AI regulation, national security, and U.S.-China competition in 2025.

The Obstacles to China’s AI Power

Foreign Affairs
| December 31, 2024

In his Foreign Affairs op-ed, Sam Bresnick discusses China’s ambitious push to develop AI-enabled military technologies, which it views as essential to rival or surpass the U.S. military. While Beijing is investing heavily in AI for improved decision-making, operational precision, and resource allocation, significant challenges remain.

Partnership with AI companies is just what the military needs

The Washington Post
| December 23, 2024

In her Washington Post op-ed, Emelia Probasco shared her expert insights in an op-ed published by The Washington Post. In her piece, she discusses the strategic partnership between defense company Anduril and OpenAI to develop anti-drone technology for the U.S. military.

America goes all-in on Big AI

DefenseScoop
| December 17, 2024

In his op-ed in DefenseScoop, Jack Corrigan discusses the U.S.'s first national security memorandum on artificial intelligence (AI), which emphasizes large "frontier" models from major tech firms as key to national security and technological leadership. He cautions, however, that this focus could stifle broader AI innovation and create reliance on costly, resource-intensive systems.

Old Meets New in Online Influence

Tech Policy Press
| December 17, 2024

In his Tech Policy Press op-ed, Josh A. Goldstein discusses Meta's quarterly threat report, which highlights the discovery of five networks of fake accounts from Moldova, Iran, Lebanon, and two from India attempting to manipulate public debate.

Chinese perspective on Military Uses of AI

China Global Podcast
| December 17, 2024

In a China Global podcast episode about the Chinese perspectives on the military use of AI, CSET's Sam Bresnick shares his expert insights.

In a KCBS Radio segment that explores the rapid rise of AI in the defense industry, Emelia Probasco provides her expert insight.

In a segment in the Lawfare Marketplace Morning Report, Jacob Feldgoise provides his expert analysis on the escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

In an article by Inside Higher Ed, CSET’s Jaret Riddick shared his expert insights on Howard University's anticipated attainment of Research-1 (R-1) status in 2025.