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CSET produces evidence-driven analysis in a variety of forms, from informative graphics and translations to expert testimony and published reports. Our key areas of inquiry are the foundations of artificial intelligence — such as talent, data and computational power — as well as how AI can be used in cybersecurity and other national security settings. We also do research on the policy tools that can be used to shape AI’s development and use, and on biotechnology.

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CSET’s 2025 Annual Report

Center for Security and Emerging Technology
| March 31, 2026

Each year, CSET’s annual report highlights our work and impact across technology and security issues. It shows how our research, convening, and engagement contribute to important policy conversations on emerging technologies.

In 2025, CSET advanced its mission to inform high-stakes decisions through rigorous, evidence-based analysis of the security implications of emerging technologies. Our independent research examines issues at the intersection of technology and security.

You can view a web version of our annual report or download it below.

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Notice of the Xiamen City Data Administration on the Announcement of the List of Artificial Intelligence Application Scenario Opportunities

July 8, 2025

Read our translation of a Chinese city government list of AI use cases that includes proposals to use AI to strengthen China's surveillance state.

Translation

Notice of the Office of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Organizing and Launching the Computing Power Infrastructure Enhancement Challenge Campaign

May 29, 2025

Read our translation of a Chinese government announcement that lists 22 data center-related technologies that China wishes to make progress on by 2026.

Translation

Guiding Opinions of the General Office of the State Council on Promoting the High-Quality Development of Government Investment Funds

May 6, 2025

Read our translation of a Chinese government policy document that provides guidelines for how state investment funds—often used to develop strategic emerging industries—should operate.

Translation

Plan for Accelerating the Construction of China into an Agricultural Powerhouse (2024-2035)

April 30, 2025

Read our translation of a plan listing China’s short- to medium-term policy priorities for agriculture and rural areas.

Translation

At the 20th Collective Study Session of the CCP Central Committee Politburo, Xi Jinping Stresses: Persist in Being Self-Reliant, Be Strongly Oriented Toward Applications, and Push the Orderly Development of Artificial Intelligence

April 28, 2025

Read our translation of China's official readout of a Chinese Politburo collective study session on AI, at which Xi Jinping spoke.

Translation

Guidelines for National Data Infrastructure Construction

April 22, 2025

Read our translation of an ambitious plan by three Chinese government ministries to make a huge portion of China's datasets discoverable and usable in a single catalog by 2029.

Translation

(Trial) Measures for Science and Technology Ethics Reviews

April 3, 2025

Read our translation of a Chinese regulation that describes the circumstances under which ethics reviews of scientific research must be conducted, and how the review process works.

Translation

Opinions on Strengthening the Governance of Science and Technology Ethics

April 2, 2025

Read our translation of a policy document that describes how China should go about creating a system for ethics reviews of scientific research.

Translation

Measures for the Security Management of Facial Recognition Technology Applications

April 1, 2025

Read our translation of a regulation that defines the acceptable use of facial recognition technology in China.

Translation

Implementation Opinions of the National Development and Reform Commission and Other Ministries on Promoting the High-Quality Development of the Data Labeling Industry

March 25, 2025

Read our translation of a Chinese government policy designed to encourage the growth of the data labeling industry, an important enabler for the AI sector.