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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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Screening US funds for Chinese tech raises question: Which tech?

Roll Call
| April 18, 2023

Roll Call featured Ngor Luong in an article about the Biden administration's potential plan to screen and restrict U.S. investment in China's tech sector.

The Coming Age of AI-Powered Propaganda

Foreign Affairs
| April 7, 2023

CSET's Josh A. Goldstein and OpenAI's Girish Sastry co-authored an insightful article on language models and disinformation that was published in Foreign Affairs.

Pentagon should experiment with AIs like ChatGPT — but don’t trust them yet: DoD’s ex-AI chiefs

Breaking Defense
| April 06, 2023

Breaking Defense published an article that explores both the potential benefits and risks of generative artificial intelligence, featuring insights from CSET's Micah Musser.

DOD R&D Components’ Search for Talent, Innovation Looking Beyond ‘Go-To Places’

GovCon Wire
| March 31, 2023

CSET's Dr. Jaret C. Riddick was quoted in an article published by GovCon Wire on the challenges faced by the US military in adopting new technology and their search for talent.

It takes a few dollars and 8 minutes to create a deepfake. And that’s only the start

NPR
| March 23, 2023

NPR published an article featuring CSET's Josh Goldstein. Goldstein provided expert insight on the topic.

A Spy Wants to Connect With You on LinkedIn

WIRED
| March 15, 2023

CSET's Josh A. Goldstein was recently quoted in a WIRED article about state-backed hacking groups using fake LinkedIn profiles to steal information from their targets. Goldstein provides insight by highlighting the issues in the disinformation space.

Reducing the Risk of the Exponential Growth of Automated Influence Operations

OODA Loop
| March 9, 2023

An article published in OODA Loop cited a report by CSET's Josh Goldstein, Micah Musser, and CSET alumna Katerina Sedova in collaboration with OpenAI and Stanford Internet Observatory. The report explores the potential misuse of language models for influence operations in the future, and provides a framework for assessing mitigation strategies.

China Threat Raises Stakes for Navy’s Cyber Offense Evolution

Bloomberg Government
| February 15, 2023

Bloomberg Government published an article featuring Margarita Konaev, the Deputy Director of Analysis at CSET. Konaev was quoted discussing the U.S. defense shift towards the Asia-Pacific region and the public perception surrounding it.

Could AI swamp social media with fake accounts?

BBC News
| February 13, 2023

BBC News cited a report authored by CSET's Josh Goldstein, Micah Musser, and CSET alumna Katerina Sedova in partnership with OpenAI and Stanford Internet Observatory. Alongside the report, BBC News quoted Josh Goldstein regarding the current status of AI systems.

How to Detect AI-Generated Text, According to Researchers

WIRED
| February 8, 2023

WIRED highlighted CSET Research Analyst Micah Musser in an article that references a report published by CSET, in collaboration with OpenAI and Stanford Internet Observatory. The report examines the potential misuse of language models in influence operations in the future and offers a framework for evaluating potential countermeasures.