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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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In their op-ed in Foreign Policy, Josh A. Goldstein and Renée DiResta discuss recent efforts by the U.S. government to disrupt Russian influence operations, highlighting how Russia uses fake domains, media outlets, and social media influencers to manipulate global public conversations.

A CSET Data Snapshot was cited in an article published by The Wall Street Journal. The piece discusses Huawei's advancements in developing a new AI chip, the Ascend 910C, which positions the company to challenge U.S. tech giant Nvidia in the Chinese market.

The US CHIPS Act, 2 Years Later

The Diplomat
| August 01, 2024

In his op-ed on The Diplomat, Jacob Feldgoise discusses the geopolitical significance of chips and the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act.

The Limits of the China Chip Ban

Foreign Affairs
| July 24, 2024

In their Foreign Affairs article, Hanna Dohmen, Jacob Feldgoise, and Charles Kupchan discuss the Biden administration's 2022 export controls on advanced semiconductors aimed at preventing China from enhancing its AI and military capabilities.

How Nvidia became an AI giant

Associated Press
| June 20, 2024

“AI Chips: What They Are and Why They Matter,“ a report by CSET, was referenced in the Associated Press. The article explores the tremendous rise of Nvidia. Nvidia's graphics processing unit (GPU), initially designed for gaming, is now essential for AI applications like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. This has positioned Nvidia as a leader in AI hardware, driving innovations across industries.

In their op-ed featured in MIT Technology Review, Josh A. Goldstein and Renée DiResta provide their expert analysis on OpenAI's first report on the misuse of its generative AI.

In an article published by NPR which the discusses the surge in AI-generated spam on Facebook and other social media platforms, CSET's Josh A. Goldstein provided his expert insights.

CSET's Director of Strategy and Foundational Research Grants Helen Toner delivered a talk at TED2024 on the importance of developing smart AI policy, even in the face of uncertainty.

How Will AI Change Cyber Operations?

War on the Rocks
| April 30, 2024

In her op-ed featured in War on the Rocks, CSET's Jenny Jun discussed the nuanced relationship between AI and cyber operations, highlighting both the optimism and caution within the U.S. government regarding AI's impact on cyber defense and offense.

“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.