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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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U.S. Grapples With Potential Threats From Chinese AI

The Wall Street Journal
| June 16, 2023

In an article by The Wall Street Journal, CSET's Emily S. Weinstein contributed her expertise to the discussion surrounding the challenge faced by the Biden administration in identifying artificial intelligence that poses a threat to national security.

In a WIRED article, CSET's Emily S. Weinstein contributed her expertise to the discussion surrounding the existence of encryption chips produced by Hualan Microelectronics, a Chinese company that has been identified by the US Department of Commerce due to its affiliations with the Chinese military.

In an article published by The Wall Street Journal, CSET's Emily S. Weinstein provides insights into the case of a former executive from Samsung Electronics who stands accused of leaking sensitive technology to build a chip factory in China.

Manga Makeover for Taiwan Conscription

ChinaTalk
| June 14, 2023

In an op-ed published in ChinaTalk, CSET's Karson Elmgren discusses Taiwan's decision to increase the conscription period for mandatory military service from four months to one year, starting in 2024.

In a Nikkei Asia article discussing the need for a global regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, CSET's Helen Toner offered her expert insights.

CSET's Helen Toner shared her expert insights in a CNBC article discussing the divergent perspectives of Google and OpenAI regarding the regulation of artificial intelligence by the U.S. government.

In an article published by Vox, CSET's Margarita Konaev shared her expert perspective on the ongoing counteroffensive launched by Ukraine against Russian forces in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.

Is China Gaining a Lead in the Tech Arms Race?

Foreign Policy
| June 8, 2023

In a weekly digest published by Foreign Policy, CSET's Emily S. Weinstein offered her expert analysis on a recent study conducted by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.

The Illusion of China’s AI Prowess

Foreign Affairs
| June 2, 2023

In an op-ed published in Foreign Affairs, CSET's Helen Toner discusses concerns and debates surrounding the regulation of artificial intelligence in the United States, particularly in relation to the competition with China.

In an Associated Press article discussing the growing importance of artificial intelligence chips in the technology industry, Hanna Dohmen shared her expert insights.