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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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America goes all-in on Big AI

DefenseScoop
| December 17, 2024

In his op-ed in DefenseScoop, Jack Corrigan discusses the U.S.'s first national security memorandum on artificial intelligence (AI), which emphasizes large "frontier" models from major tech firms as key to national security and technological leadership. He cautions, however, that this focus could stifle broader AI innovation and create reliance on costly, resource-intensive systems.

In a segment in the Lawfare Marketplace Morning Report, Jacob Feldgoise provides his expert analysis on the escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

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.

Jacob Feldgoise provided his expertise in an article published by the Associated Press. The article discusses the growing demand for AI inference chips, which are specialized computer chips designed to handle the day-to-day tasks of AI systems, such as generating responses or processing data after training.

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.

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 in TIME, Jack Corrigan discusses the landmark antitrust ruling that officially named Google a monopoly, marking the first significant antitrust defeat for a major internet platform in over two decades.

Don’t Reinvent the Wheel to Govern AI

Council on Foreign Relations
| August 20, 2024

In their article featured in the Council of Foreign Relations, Jack Corrigan and Owen J. Daniels provide their expert analysis on the Chevron Doctrine Supreme Court decision and its implications for artificial intelligence (AI) governance.

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.