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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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Why AI needs the equivalent of the ‘black box’ in aviation—and America should lead the way

Fortune
| April 28, 2025

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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Why AI conspiracy videos are spamming social media

Financial Times
| March 21, 2024

In an article published by the Financial Time exploring the rapid rise of AI-generated conspiracy theories and spam content on social media platforms, CSET's Josh A. Goldstein provided his expert insights.

How Spammers, Scammers and Creators Leverage AI-Generated Images on Facebook for Audience Growth

Stanford Internet Observatory
| March 19, 2024

In a new preprint paper, CSET's Josh A. Goldstein and the Stanford Internet Observatory's Renee DiResta explored the use of AI-generated imagery to drive Facebook engagement.

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.

Deepfakes, Elections, and Shrinking the Liar’s Dividend

Brennan Center for Justice
| January 23, 2024

In an article published by the Brennan Center for Justice, Josh A. Goldstein and Andrew Lohn delve into the concerns about the spread of misleading deepfakes and the liar's dividend.

Microsoft’s AI Chatbot Replies to Election Questions With Conspiracies, Fake Scandals, and Lies

WIRED
| December 15, 2023

In a WIRED article discussing issues with Microsoft's AI chatbot providing misinformation, conspiracies, and outdated information in response to political queries, CSET's Josh A. Goldstein provided his expert insights.

Digital literacy amid the rise of artificial intelligence in elections

KCBS Radio
| November 9, 2023

In a KCBS Radio segment that explores the rapid rise of AI and its potential impact on the 2024 election, CSET's Josh Goldstein provides his expert insights.

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.

China’s quest for human genetic data spurs fears of a DNA arms race

The Washington Post
| September 21, 2023

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.

First global survey reveals who is doing ‘gain of function’ research on pathogens and why

Nature
| September 15, 2023

CSET's Anna Puglisi was featured in a Nature article along with a report she co-authored. The article discusses the challenges faced by US policymakers in regulating research involving potentially harmful pathogens. The focal point of the discussion is the CSET report titled “Understanding the Global Gain-of-Function Research Landscape.”