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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 2024 Annual Report

Center for Security and Emerging Technology

| March 2025

In 2024, CSET continued to deliver impactful, data-driven analysis at the intersection of emerging technology and security policy. Explore our annual report to discover key research highlights, expert testimony, and new analytical tools — all aimed at shaping informed, strategic decisions around AI and emerging tech.

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Xi Jinping: Speech at the Symposium of Scientists

See our original translation of a speech that Xi delivered to a meeting of academics in 2020 that he convened to solicit input for China’s upcoming 14th Five-Year Plan.

Reports

Russian AI Research 2010-2018

Margarita Konaev and James Dunham

| October 2020

Over the last decade, Moscow has boosted funding of universities and implemented reforms in order to make Russia a global leader in AI. As part of that effort, Russian researchers have expanded their English-language publication output, a key—if imperfect—measure of the country’s innovation and impact. Between 2010 and 2018, the number of English-language publications by Russian scientists in AI-related fields increased six-fold.

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China AI-Brain Research

William Hannas, Huey-Meei Chang, Catherine Aiken, and Daniel Chou

| September 2020

Since 2016, China has engaged in a nationwide effort to "merge" AI and neuroscience research as a major part of its next-generation AI development program. This report explores China’s AI-brain program — identifying key players and organizations and recommending the creation of an open source S&T monitoring capability within the U.S. government.

Reports

Bolstering U.S. Research Security

Melissa Flagg and Zachary Arnold

| September 2020

Establishing a new public-private institution to improve American research security

Reports

China’s System of Oppression in Xinjiang: How It Developed and How to Curb It

Dahlia Peterson

| September 2020

How should the United States understand and respond to China’s technologically driven mass surveillance, internment and indoctrination in Xinjiang? Dahlia Peterson offers a set of policy recommendations in a coauthored report for the Brookings Institution.

Data Brief

Patents and Artificial Intelligence

Dewey Murdick

| September 2020

Patent data can provide insights into the most active countries, fields and organizations in artificial intelligence research. This data brief analyzes worldwide trends in AI patenting to offer metrics on inventive activity.

Translation

Revisions to the Content of the Catalog of Prohibited or Restricted Technology Exports

September 2, 2020

See our original translation of the PRC Ministry of Commerce technology export restrictions that would likely complicate the proposed sale of short video app TikTok to a U.S. buyer.

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