Applications

Companies turn to Chinese AI models to cut costs

The Financial Times
| July 12, 2026

CSET’s Sam Bresnick shared his expert insight in an article published by The Financial Times. The article examines why companies around the world are increasingly adopting Chinese AI models, drawn by their lower costs, improving capabilities, and the flexibility offered by open-weight systems.

CSET’s Sam Bresnick shared his expert insight in an article published by The Wall Street Journal. The article examines China’s successful launch and recovery of the Long March-10B rocket booster, a milestone that could significantly reduce launch costs and strengthen China’s ambitions to become a leading space power.

CSET’s Mina Narayanan shared her expert insight in an article published by TechCrunch. The article explores the lack of transparency surrounding how the U.S. government evaluates and approves the public release of advanced AI models, including OpenAI’s Sol and Anthropic’s Fable.

Beyond Targeting

Igor Mikolic-Torreira and Emelia Probasco
| July 2026

Artificial intelligence-enabled decision support systems have the potential to transform how military organizations plan, decide, and operate. This report explores practical applications of AI tools in key operational processes and identifies the barriers to broader adoption. The findings highlight the critical role of data accessibility in unlocking AI’s full potential. The report concludes with recommendations for scaling AI capabilities across the force.

CSET’s Helen Toner shared her expert insight in an article published by WIRED. The article explores Anthropic’s philosophy of advancing cutting-edge AI while simultaneously positioning itself as a leader in AI safety.

CSET’s Jessica Ji shared her expert insight in an article published by WIRED. The article examines the launch of FLARE-AI, a new crowdsourced platform designed to improve transparency and accountability by creating a centralized system for reporting harmful AI behavior and model flaws.

CSET’s Hanna Dohmen shared her expert insight in an article published by The Verge. The piece examines the U.S. government’s unprecedented use of export controls to restrict access to Anthropic’s AI models.

CSET’s Helen Toner shared her expert insight in an article published by Axios. The article examines the U.S. government’s intervention involving Anthropic’s AI models and the broader debate over how frontier AI systems should be regulated and overseen.

CSET’s Helen Toner shared her expert insight during a CNBC CEO Council Summit discussion with CNBC. The conversation explored AI and its impact on society, examining the full spectrum from extreme promise to intense fear.

A CSET report was cited in an article published by The New York Times. The article examines SpaceX’s growth, financial outlook, and expanding role across the space and technology sectors as the company prepares for a potential initial public offering.