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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.

CSET submitted the following comment in response to a Request for Information (RFI) from the National Science Foundation (NSF) about the development of the newly established Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) Directorate, in accordance with the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.

For Export Controls on AI, Don’t Forget the “Catch-All” Basics

Emily S. Weinstein Kevin Wolf
| July 5, 2023

Existing U.S. government tools and approaches may help mitigate some of the issues worrying AI observers. This blog post describes long-standing “catch-all” controls, administered by the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and how they might be used to address some of these threats.

U.S. Grapples With Potential Threats From Chinese AI

The Wall Street Journal
| June 16, 2023

In an article by The Wall Street Journal, CSET's Emily S. Weinstein contributed her expertise to the discussion surrounding the challenge faced by the Biden administration in identifying artificial intelligence that poses a threat to national security.

In an article published by The Wall Street Journal, CSET's Emily S. Weinstein provides insights into the case of a former executive from Samsung Electronics who stands accused of leaking sensitive technology to build a chip factory in China.

Is China Gaining a Lead in the Tech Arms Race?

Foreign Policy
| June 8, 2023

In a weekly digest published by Foreign Policy, CSET's Emily S. Weinstein offered her expert analysis on a recent study conducted by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.

The Illusion of China’s AI Prowess

Foreign Affairs
| June 2, 2023

In an op-ed published in Foreign Affairs, CSET's Helen Toner discusses concerns and debates surrounding the regulation of artificial intelligence in the United States, particularly in relation to the competition with China.

Controlling Access to Compute via the Cloud: Options for U.S. Policymakers, Part II

Hanna Dohmen Jacob Feldgoise Emily S. Weinstein Timothy Fist
| June 5, 2023

In the second of a series of publications, CSET and CNAS outline one avenue the U.S. government could pursue to cut off China’s access to cloud computing services in support of military, security, or intelligence services end use(r)s. The authors discuss pros, cons, and limitations.

CSET’s Margarita Konaev provided expert insight in an article published by The Atlantic that discusses the dilemma the United States faces in providing Ukraine with land-based missiles capable of hitting Russia amid the ongoing conflict between the two countries.

CSET'S Kevin Wolf offers expert insights in a Roll Call article regarding the expectations of lawmakers concerning the new trilateral security partnership between the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia, referred to as AUKUS.