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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.

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1 big thing: AI could soon improve on its own

Axios
| January 27, 2026

A CSET workshop report was highlighted in an segment published by Axios in its Axios+ newsletter. The segment explores the growing push toward automating AI research and development, examining how far AI systems might go in designing, improving, and training other AI models and what that could mean for innovation, safety, and governance.

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Playbook: Johnson makes money moves

Politico
| October 30, 2023

CSET's Dewey Murdick chimes in on the forthcoming executive order that aims to minimize the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) while simultaneously maximizing its potential.

In a New York Times article that delves into President Biden's upcoming executive order outlining the first federal regulations on artificial intelligence (A.I.) systems, CSET's Lauren Kahn provided her expert insights.

In an article published by The Messenger that delves into the upcoming executive order outlining the first federal regulations on artificial intelligence (A.I.) systems, CSET's Helen Toner provided her expert insights.

Gain-of-Function Risk Is Not One-Size-Fits-All

Think Global Health
| September 29, 2023

In their op-ed featured in Think Global Health, CSET's Steph Batalis and Caroline Schuerger provide expert analysis on the ongoing debate in the United States regarding gain-of-function (GOF) research.

Highlighted in a TIME commentary piece is the impact of a CSET report, co-authored by Emily S. Weinstein and Ngor Luong. The piece discusses President Joe Biden's recent visit to India and Vietnam, which underscores the U.S. administration's efforts to "de-risk" economically and technologically from China.

In a commentary published by Nature, Josh A. Goldstein and Zachary Arnold, along with co-authors, explore how artificial intelligence, including large language models like ChatGPT, can enhance science advice for policymaking.

In a Washington Post article that delves into China's extensive efforts to collect genetic data from around the world, using innovative technology, CSET's Anna Puglisi provided her expert insights.

Margarita Konaev's insights in a TIME article shed light on the evolving U.S. security assistance to Ukraine amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The article highlights the potential impact of providing Ukraine with ATACMS and the ongoing Biden administration deliberations.

In an op-ed published in War on the Rocks, CSET’s Lauren Kahn discusses the U.S. Department of Defense's Replicator initiative, which aims to rapidly scale military capabilities in response to strategic competition with China.

A recent Newsweek article featured a report from CSET, highlighting China's strong push in the field of artificial general intelligence.