CSET’s Julie George shared her expert perspective in an op-ed published by Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. In the piece, she argues that while the Defense Department’s decision to narrow its list of critical technologies is a positive step, the Pentagon must also improve how it prioritizes and funds emerging technologies to address overlooked capability gaps and strengthen long-term military innovation.

CSET’s Jessica Ji shared her expert perspective in an article published by CNN. The article examines new agreements between Microsoft, Google, and xAI to allow the U.S. government to evaluate unreleased AI models for cybersecurity and national security risks before launch.

CSET’s Lauren Kahn shared her expert insight in an article published by DefenseScoop. The article explores the Pentagon’s growing efforts to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into classified military operations and the broader implications of expanding AI adoption across the Department of Defense.

CSET’s Helen Toner shared her expert insight in an article published by the Associated Press. The article examines the Pentagon’s agreements with seven major tech companies to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into classified military systems, expanding AI use in decision-making, logistics, and battlefield operations.

CSET’s Catherine Aiken shared her expert insight in an article published by Nature. The article explores an open-access dataset called Cosmos 1.0, published in Scientific Data, which uses a Wikipedia-based AI model to identify the "Momentum 100," a data-driven list of rapidly emerging technologies such as reinforcement learning, blockchain, and 3D printing.

CSET’s Lauren Kahn and Michael C. Horowitz of the University of Pennsylvania shared their expert analysis in an op-ed published by Asia Times. The article explores how Iran’s use of low-cost drones is reshaping modern warfare by combining scale and precision, a shift the authors describe as "precise mass."

CSET’s Emelia Probasco shared her expert insight in an article published by DefenseScoop. The article examines the Pentagon’s push to transition the Maven Smart System (MSS) into a formal program of record, expanding its role as an AI-enabled platform that integrates military data, accelerates targeting decisions, and supports operations across combatant commands.

CSET’s Emelia Probasco shared her expert insight in an article published by The New York Times. The article examines the accelerating global race to develop A.I.-powered autonomous weapons and how nations are integrating these systems into modern warfare.

CSET’s Kathleen Curlee shared her expert insight in an article published by Reuters. The article examines how NASA’s Artemis progress is intensifying geopolitical competition with China as both countries advance plans for crewed lunar missions and long-term presence on the Moon.

CSET’s Lauren Kahn shared her expert insight in an article published by WIRED. The article examines the U.S. Army’s development of an internal AI chatbot system called Victor, designed to help soldiers access operational knowledge and mission-critical information drawn from real military data and past combat experiences.