This line of our research works to understand technological ecosystems in key regions of the world through assessment of the state of academic and commercial research, the nature of research collaborations, patterns in patenting, investment flows, trade patterns, and flows of expert talent in these regions. We seek to identify potential win-win opportunities for U.S. engagement with nations in these regions. Key regions of interest include Asia-Pacific and Europe.

Analysis

Decoding Intentions

Andrew Imbrie Owen Daniels Helen Toner

| October 2023

How can policymakers credibly reveal and assess intentions in the field of artificial intelligence? Policymakers can send credible signals of their intent by making pledges or committing to undertaking certain actions for which they will pay a price—political, reputational, or monetary—if they back down or fail to make good on...

Analysis

The Inigo Montoya Problem for Trustworthy AI (International Version)

Emelia Probasco Kathleen Curlee

| October 2023

Australia, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States emphasize principles of accountability, explainability, fairness, privacy, security, and transparency in their high-level AI policy documents. But while the words are the same, these countries define each of these principles in slightly different ways that could have large impacts on...

Data Brief

Assessing South Korea’s AI Ecosystem

Cole McFaul Husanjot Chahal Rebecca Gelles Margarita Konaev

| August 2023

This data brief examines South Korea’s progress in its development of artificial intelligence. The authors find that the country excels in semiconductor manufacturing, is a global leader in the production of AI patents, and is an important contributor to AI research. At the same time, the AI investment ecosystem remains...

The EU AI Act: A Primer

Mia Hoffmann

| September 26, 2023

The EU AI Act is nearing implementation. Read this blog post by CSET’s resident EU expert and Research Fellow, Mia Hoffmann, for a synopsis of what’s in the Act and what it means for AI regulation in the EU (and the world).

The Russians Are Getting Better: What Moscow Has Learned in Ukraine

Margarita Konaev Owen Daniels

| September 6, 2023

In their op-ed featured in Foreign Affairs, CSET’s Margarita Konaev and Owen J. Daniels shared their expert analysis in an op-ed published by Foreign Affairs. The op-ed delves into Ukraine's summer counteroffensive against Russia and the obstacles it has faced, while also acknowledging the resilience and adaptability of the Ukrainian...

In & Out of China: Financial Support for AI Development

Ngor Luong Margarita Konaev

| August 10, 2023

Drawing from prior CSET research, this blog post describes different domestic and international initiatives the Chinese government and companies are pursuing to shore up investment in AI and meet China’s strategic objectives, as well as indicators to track their future trajectories.

Margarita Konaev

Deputy Director of Analysis and Research Fellow

Cole McFaul

Research Analyst

Ngor Luong

Senior Research Analyst

Rebecca Gelles

Data Scientist

In an article published by The Wall Street Journal, Emily S. Weinstein shared her expert insights. The article discusses how the strong collaboration between the U.S. and China in scientific research is weakening due to worsening relations between the two countries.

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.

Research Analyst Cole McFaul assesses China's science and technology aspirations from Xi Jinping's address to the 20th Communist Party Congress.