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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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The Obstacles to China’s AI Power

Foreign Affairs
| December 31, 2024

In his Foreign Affairs op-ed, Sam Bresnick discusses China’s ambitious push to develop AI-enabled military technologies, which it views as essential to rival or surpass the U.S. military. While Beijing is investing heavily in AI for improved decision-making, operational precision, and resource allocation, significant challenges remain.

Chinese perspective on Military Uses of AI

China Global Podcast
| December 17, 2024

In a China Global podcast episode about the Chinese perspectives on the military use of AI, CSET's Sam Bresnick shares his expert insights.

In an article published by The Japan Times that discusses the White House’s push for the Pentagon and U.S. national security agencies to accelerate the adoption of AI technology, CSET Research Fellow, Sam Bresnick, provided his expert insights.

A CSET data snapshot was highlighted in a New York Times article discussing the challenges faced by the U.S. government in enforcing technology export controls aimed at preventing advanced chip technology from reaching Chinese firms like Huawei, which is under U.S. sanctions.

Jaret C. Riddick provided his expert insights in an article published by the Associated Press that discusses how China has expanded its global influence through sophisticated disinformation campaigns, often using AI-generated content and fake news outlets.

In his op-ed in Lawfare, Sam Bresnick discusses the evolving military strategies of China under Xi Jinping, highlighting the country's increasing engagement in risky military activities across while simultaneously exhibiting a reluctance to responsibly manage military crises with the U.S.

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 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.

Into the Minds of China’s Military AI Experts

Foreign Policy
| July 18, 2024

In his Foreign Policy op-ed, Sam Bresnick discusses the significance of the first U.S.-China dialogue on AI military risks.

In a segment in the Lawfare Daily Podcast, Sam Bresnick provides his expert analysis on the state of Chinese military AI according to PRC defense experts.