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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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Trump Should Not Abandon March-In Rights

The National Interest
| April 25, 2025

Jack Corrigan and Vikram Venkatram shared their expert analysis in an op-ed published by The National Interest. In their piece, they examine the political and legal controversy surrounding the Biden administration’s draft guidance on “march-in rights” under the Bayh-Dole Act, which could allow federal agencies to lower drug prices by reclaiming patents on taxpayer-funded inventions when they are not reasonably accessible to the public.

How to stop bioterrorists from buying dangerous DNA

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
| April 7, 2025

CSET's Steph Batalis and Vikram Venkatram shared their expert analysis in an op-ed published by The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. The article explores discusses the complexities and challenges of screening DNA synthesis orders to prevent misuse of potentially dangerous genetic sequences.

A CSET report was highlighted in a Business Insider article discussing Russia’s struggles in the global AI race, with its flagship model, GigaChat MAX, trailing behind American and Chinese counterparts. Experts cite a lack of innovation, a weak private sector, and the war in Ukraine as major setbacks.

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.

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.

Advancing Inclusive Innovation: Meeting the Surge in Demand for STEM Jobs

Council of Foreign Relations.
| October 10, 2024

In his article featured in the Council of Foreign Relations, Matthias Oschinski shared his expert analysis on the importance of strengthening the United States' STEM talent pipeline.

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.

In his op-ed featured in DefenseScoop, Jaret C. Riddick provides his expert analysis on the Great Power Competition.

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.

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