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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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Howard Expects to Gain R-1 Status. Other HBCUs Will Follow.

Inside Higher Ed
| December 4, 2024

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.

New U.S. AI guidance puts pressure on allies — and rivals — to adopt tech

The Japan Times
| November 4, 2024

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.

MWI Podcast: The Maven Smart System and the Future of Military AI

MWI Podcast
| October 19, 2024

In an MWI Podcast episode about the anticipated impact of artificial intelligence on future warfare, CSET's Emmy Probasco and Igor Mikolic-Torreira shared their expert insights.

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.

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.

Could AI Lead to the Escalation of Conflict? PRC Scholars Think So

Lawfare
| September 20, 2024

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.

Two programs suggest the Pentagon is getting better at buying technology

DefenseOne
| August 16, 2024

A CSET report was highlighted in an article by DefenseOne. The article discusses new findings suggesting that the Pentagon may have discovered how to quickly and cost-effectively acquire technology, particularly in the realm of AI-driven capabilities.

These AI firms publish the world’s most highly cited work

Nature
| August 1, 2024

Ngor Luong and Zachary Arnold provided their expert insights in an article published by Nature that discusses new data from PARAT, the Private-sector AI-Related Activity Tracker.

Lawfare Daily: What China Thinks of Military AI with Sam Bresnick

Lawfare
| July 11, 2024

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.

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.