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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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Howard Expects to Gain R-1 Status. Other HBCUs Will Follow.

Inside Higher Ed
| December 4, 2024

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.

America’s emerging AI leaders: Amazon, Walmart and Wells Fargo?

Semafor
| October 2, 2024

Zachary Arnold provided his expert insights in an article published by Semafor that discusses a recent analysis by CSET's Emerging Technology Observatory, which highlights the top 30 AI leaders in the S&P 500, ranking companies based on AI patents, workforce size, and research output.

Don’t fear AI-driven “biosurveillance,” experts say

Axios
| May 9, 2024

In an article published by Axios that discusses how AI-driven "biosurveillance" could be instrumental in detecting future pandemics or biological attacks, CSET's Steph Batalis provided her expert insights.

China Has a Controversial Plan for Brain-Computer Interfaces

WIRED
| April 30, 2024

In an article published by WIRED exploring China's advancement in BCI technology, CSET's William Hannas offered his expert insight.

The US is betting big on AI chips, but there’s a giant flaw in the plan

Business Insider
| April 13, 2024

“AI Chips: What They Are and Why They Matter,“ a report by CSET, was referenced in a Business Insider article. The article explores the urgent need in the US for more workers skilled in building AI chips. It highlights a significant decline in the American semiconductor workforce over the past two decades.

Colleges are touting AI degree programs. Here’s how to decide if it’s worth the cost

CNBC
| March 2, 2024

A CSET data snapshot was cited by CNBC in an article that focuses on the increasing prevalence of AI-specific degree programs, driven by the high demand for AI skills in the job market.

US rivalry with China expands to biotech. Lawmakers see a failure to compete and want to act

Associated Press
| February 19, 2024

In an article by the Associated Press that discusses the increasing concern among U.S. lawmakers regarding the nation's competitive stance against China in the biotechnology sector, CSET's Anna Puglisi provided her expert insights.

Want a High-Paying ‘Blue-Collar AI’ Job? Check Out Your Community College

The Messenger
| January 18, 2024

In an article published by The Messenger, Luke Koslosky provided his expert insights in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) education and job opportunities.

Can Chatbots Help You Build a Bioweapon?

Foreign Policy
| November 5, 2023

In an op-ed published in Foreign Policy, CSET’s Steph Batalis discusses the potential misuse of artificial intelligence chatbots in providing instructions for the construction of biological weapons.

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.