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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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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.

Russia’s Global Information Operations Have Grown Up

Foreign Policy
| October 4, 2024

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.

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.

Different Makes Us Stronger: American Diversity Is a National Security Asset

DefenseScoop
| July 3, 2024

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

Propagandists are using AI too—and companies need to be open about it

MIT Technology Review
| June 8, 2024

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.

AI-generated spam is starting to fill social media. Here’s why

NPR
| May 14, 2024

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.

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.

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.

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.