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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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In a WIRED article, CSET's Emily S. Weinstein contributed her expertise to the discussion surrounding the existence of encryption chips produced by Hualan Microelectronics, a Chinese company that has been identified by the US Department of Commerce due to its affiliations with the Chinese military.

In an article published by The Wall Street Journal, CSET's Emily S. Weinstein provides insights into the case of a former executive from Samsung Electronics who stands accused of leaking sensitive technology to build a chip factory in China.

In an article published by Barron’s and sourced from Agence France-Presse, CSET’s Emily S. Weinstein provided expert insights on Beijing’s recent restrictions on American chipmaker Micron in critical infrastructure projects.

CSET's Karson Elmgren provided expert insights in a radio segment from Marketplace about the rise of Nvidia's stock price and its significance in reflecting the potential direction of the economy.

A report by CSET's Will Hunt was referenced in an article published by Tech Report. The article delves into Nvidia's recent announcement regarding the reintroduction of their GPUs into chip factories and their role in accelerating the computational lithography process.

To make AI work for national security, invest in humans too

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
| May 16, 2023

A CSET report was cited in an article published by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists discussing the increasing use of artificial intelligence and the need for better AI literacy in the United States.

A CSET report was cited in an article published by GCN discussing Montana's proposed statewide ban on TikTok and other social media apps.

A 2020 CSET report was cited in an article published by Axios. The article discusses a letter signed by more than five dozen experts, including former national security officials, urging the House China Select Committee to address immigration obstacles for international science and engineering graduate students and workers.

An AI reckoning coming in August

Politico
| May 4, 2023

CSET's Heather Frase was interviewed by Politico, and the discussion was published in their newsletter in a segment that discusses a plan by the U.S. government to conduct a public experiment at the DEFCON 31 hacking convention in August.

CSET was featured in an article published by Fast Company discussing the American chip industry and the federal government's plan to provide billions to semiconductor manufacturers to establish their next factories in the U.S.