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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. The post Microsoft, Google and xAI will let the government test their AI models before launch appeared first on Center for Se…

CSET’s Steph Batalis, Katherine Quinn, and Rebecca Gelles shared their expert analysis in an op-ed published by Barron's. Their piece examines the economic and scientific impact of proposed funding cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), arguing that NIH-backed research plays a foundational role in driving medical innovation, biotechnology growth, and U.S. competitiveness. The post Gover…

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. The post US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI o…

CSET’s Kathleen Curlee and former U.S. Air Force pilot Brian Golden shared their expert analysis in an op-ed published by Newsweek. The article discusses the growing importance of space infrastructure to modern life and argues that increased international coordination is needed to ensure the security and stability of the space domain. The post Space Is Critical Infrastructure—It Needs an Alliance…

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. The post DOD expands its classified AI work with 8 companies — excluding …

Washington, D.C. (April 30, 2026) — This morning, Andrew Lohn, Senior Fellow at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), testified before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The post CSET Senior Fellow Andrew Lohn Testifies Before U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission appeared first on Center for Security and Emerging Technology .

CSET’s Ali Crawford shared her expert insight in an article published by CNBC. The article examines how the 2026 graduating class is entering a tightening job market where AI skills are increasingly in demand across internships and entry-level roles, while education and workforce systems struggle to keep pace with rapidly evolving employer expectations. The post Entry-level jobs calling for AI sk…

CSET’s Kyle Miller shared his expert insight in a newsletter published by Politico. The newsletter examines concerns over Chinese efforts to use “distillation” techniques to replicate capabilities from U.S. frontier AI models, and the debate in Washington over whether the practice poses a major national security threat or a manageable technical issue. The post The AI arms race’s sneakiest tactic …

While demonstrating technical proficiency, challenges and competitions can reveal China’s People's Liberation Army’s (PLA) key priorities, bottlenecks, and institutional dynamics within its defense innovation system, which would otherwise be difficult to observe. This blog summarizes public PLA announcements of challenges and competitions from January 2023 to December 2024 to understand the signa…

CSET’s Vikram Venkatram shared his expert insight in an article published by Bloomberg News. The article examines China’s efforts to build massive domestic biobanks as access to Western biomedical databases becomes increasingly restricted amid growing geopolitical tensions. The post China Races to Build Record Biobank to Rival US Drugs Research appeared first on Center for Security and Emerging T…

CSET’s Katie Caroll shared her expert perspective in an op-ed published by The Hill. In the piece, she explains that the ability to rapidly retrain AI models in crises may determine battlefield adaptability and presents a critical challenge for U.S. military readiness. The post The US military needs a commercial backup plan for an AI chip crisis appeared first on Center for Security and Emerging …

CSET’s Emelia Probasco shared her expert perspective in an article published by DefenseScoop. The article examines the Pentagon’s decision to make the Maven Smart System a formal program of record and its implications for U.S. military AI and command-and-control capabilities. The post Feinberg’s new Maven directive sets AI-enabled decision-making as ‘the cornerstone’ for CJADC2 appeared first on …

CSET’s Kathleen Curlee shared her expert insight in an article published by Business Insider. The article examines the growing interest in space-based data centers as a potential solution to AI’s increasing energy and land demands. The post Tech billionaires want to put data centers in space. The math could get ugly fast. appeared first on Center for Security and Emerging Technology .

A CSET report was highlighted in an article published by the New York Times. The article discusses SpaceX’s confidential filing for an initial public offering, its potential to become one of the largest IPOs ever. The post SpaceX Files to Go Public, Setting Stage for Huge I.P.O. appeared first on Center for Security and Emerging Technology .

CSET researchers share their early analysis of the White House's AI Policy Framework and what the prospects are for near-term legislative action on AI. The post Unpacking the White House National Policy Framework for AI appeared first on Center for Security and Emerging Technology .

CSET’s Cole McFaul shared his expert perspective in an article published by the South China Morning Post. The article examines how China’s strategy of combining open AI models with industrial strength is shaping the global AI landscape. The post US panel credits China’s AI edge to open-source models, manufacturing dominance appeared first on Center for Security and Emerging Technology .

CSET’s Owen J. Daniels was featured on Fox News, where he discussed the role of artificial intelligence in modern warfare and how it supports U.S. military operations. The post US military confirms use of ‘advanced AI tools’ in Iran conflict, says humans make final calls appeared first on Center for Security and Emerging Technology .

CSET’s Jacob Feldoise shared his expert perspective in an article published by the Associated Press. The article examines how Iran’s attacks on Qatar’s natural gas facilities could disrupt global helium supply, which is crucial for industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, medical imaging, and space exploration. The post Iran war halts Qatar helium output, threatening global tech supply cha…

CSET’s Jacob Feldgoise shared his expert perspective in an article published by The Washington Post’s WP Intelligence. The article looks at how AI inference is driving huge demand for computing power and what that means for U.S. export rules and national security. The post AI & Tech Brief: Nvidia’s warning on the ‘inflection point’ appeared first on Center for Security and Emerging Technology .

CSET’s Sam Bresnick shared his expert insight in an newsletter published by Politico. The newsletter explores how the rise of AI agents is challenging Beijing’s technology and privacy playbook, as China attempts to balance innovation with national security and data protection concerns. The post The rise of AI agents tests Beijing’s playbook appeared first on Center for Security and Emerging Techn…