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⭐️ New Report ⭐️ AI chips are being diverted to unauthorized countries, including China, threatening the effectiveness of U.S. export controls. Could tracking #AI chips help? Our analysis examines the options, costs, limitations, and policy choices ⬇️ cset.georgetown.edu/publication/...

@jessicaji.bsky.social spoke with @nbcnews.com about OpenAI agents attempting to change misalignment monitoring settings. https://nbcnews.to/4A302vE

Lauren Kahn and @mchorowitz.bsky.social (@cfr.org) propose a framework for assessing how autonomous a weapon system is as well as how it compares to existing systems. #AI https://www.cfr.org/articles/the-autonomous-weapons-debate-still-has-a-definition-problem

@jessicaji.bsky.social told @fortune.com that autonomous attacks powered by #AI agents are becoming more common and this is happening because the tools have gotten meaningfully better over the past year or so. https://bit.ly/4zIWSg2

“Agent-led campaigns will probably become more common as the technology continues to improve,” said CSET’s @krcrichton.com to @nytimes.com for a story on countries applying #AI to their online influence campaigns. https://nyti.ms/4zFb1Lk

The next frontier of U.S.-China competition may be in outer space. In @foreignaffairs.com, @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social’s Kathleen Curlee & Sam Bresnick explore how China’s growing space capabilities challenge Washington & what’s at stake for U.S. national security. Read more: https://bit.ly/4z4dgI4

Our recent analysis shows that foreign-born scientists and technologists play a substantial role in sustaining America’s scientific and technological leadership. https://cset.georgetown.edu/publication/how-global-talent-pathways-shape-u-s-stem-award-achievement/

LAST DAY TO APPLY: Ready to lead a research team focused on the national security applications of #AI? Submit an application today. https://cset.georgetown.edu/job/national-security-applications-of-ai-research-lead/

What does it mean to “win” in #AI? A recent report by Andrew Lohn provides policymakers with a step-by-step process for government leaders to convert AI superiority into actual outcomes that achieve AI’s promise. https://cset.georgetown.edu/publication/artificial-intelligence-in-competition/

What would make publication and patent data more useful and timely for science and technology analysis and decision-making? We hosted a group of experts for an enlightening discussion on this topic. https://cset.georgetown.edu/publication/creating-atlas/

“The era of unassailable U.S. space power is ending, and Washington has no choice but to adapt,” write @kathleencurlee.bsky.social & @sambresnick.bsky.social in their new @foreignaffairs.com op-ed. https://www.foreignaffairs.com/china/chinas-next-frontier

How have foreign influence operations changed with #AI? In @foreignaffairs.com, Josh A. Goldstein, a @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social nonresident research fellow, & Renée DiResta examine how governments are combining social media & influencers for propaganda campaigns. Read more: https://bit.ly/4AV3GIW

@hlntnr.bsky.social remarked on the barriers to actually implementing an #AI kill switch in @nytimes.com.web.brid.gy. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/science/creating-a-kill-switch-to-shut-down-a-rogue-ai-is-harder-than-it-sounds.html

@sambresnick.bsky.social shares with BBC News his take on China’s attempt to regulate “human-like” #AI chatbots. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm4gjy9lr551o

CSET’s @ojdaniels.bsky.social spoke with @washingtonpost.com about President Trump’s new pick for #AI czar, Jay Clayton. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-intelligence/ai-tech-brief/2026/10/06/ai-tech-brief-jay-clayton-takes-control/

[OCTOBER 21] Join us for “Unlocking S&T Insights,” an event highlighting our Project ATLAS initiative to provide policymakers with the insights they need to keep the U.S. ahead of the curve in technological innovation. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unlocking-st-insights-tickets-2002170249112

@dr-bly.bsky.social on @reuters.com’ analysis of Chinese-powered #AI agents: “These results provide evidence that the ingredients necessary for an uncontrolled escape are present." https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/chinas-ai-agents-can-lie-scheme-just-like-their-us-rivals-2026-09-29/

#AI chip smuggling is like an iceberg: we only see what’s above the surface. In this Q&A, @jacob-feldgoise.bsky.social describes how location verification methods can—and cannot—improve enforcement of export controls on these powerful chips. https://bit.ly/4yFYDLe

What’s behind the growing role of #AI in U.S.-China relations? On the @foreignaffairs.com podcast, @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social Exec. Dir. Helen Toner discusses AI competition between the two countries & the need to reduce the risks of a race for a tech advantage. Read more: https://bit.ly/4hJcbyh

@jessicaji.bsky.social weighed in on the new #AI-powered .America.gov website for USA TODAY, saying that it can be a useful resource for people trying to navigate U.S. government websites. She also notes its risks. https://bit.ly/4rSbJlW

@hlntnr.bsky.social and Kyle Chan (@brookings.edu) joined @foreignaffairs.com for a conversation comparing and contrasting the United States’ and China’s approaches to #AI risks and development. https://www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/what-america-and-china-fear-most-about-ai

APPLICATION DEADLINE APPROACHING: Check out this opportunity to lead a research team focused on the national security applications of #AI! Apply today. https://cset.georgetown.edu/job/national-security-applications-of-ai-research-lead/

What’s behind OpenAI’s decision to halt training of its recent models? On @npr.org’s Morning Edition, @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social Director Helen Toner discusses the decision, #AI safety and the need for government regulation. Read more: https://n.pr/4hWENEn

@hlntnr.bsky.social joined @npr.org to discuss OpenAI halting the release of its latest model over safety concerns. https://www.npr.org/2026/09/29/nx-s1-5983549/openai-stops-training-latests-models-citing-safety-concerns

Semiconductors sit at the center of modern economic competitiveness and national security. One of our latest reports focuses on the workforce required to expand and sustain U.S.-based semiconductor fabrication. https://bit.ly/4h2K2BE

@sambresnick.bsky.social shared his thoughts on the Trump-Xi summit with ABC News, emphasizing what he believes the U.S. would need to bring to the table for #China to engage in #AI safety discussions. https://www-cdn.abcnews.com/video/136755769

@hlntnr.bsky.social discusses with @bloomberg.com approaches to the U.S.-China #AI relationship.

China’s working toward artificial general intelligence (AGI) through embodied #AI: artificial intelligence integrated w/ physical agents, such as robots. CSET experts recommend that the United States & its allies consider broader approaches to AGI beyond scaling up LLMs. https://bit.ly/4gNHpn5

@sambresnick.bsky.social shared with BBC News his thoughts on the status of #AI safety discussions between the U.S. and China.

@sambresnick.bsky.social spoke to @arstechnica.com about the proposed #AI safety notification system between the U.S. and China. He noted that the lack of a body of tech experts monitoring the channel could limit its effectiveness. https://bit.ly/3VsD55N

Today in DC, @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social, Purdue GRAIL, MIT AI Risk Initiative & CMU EncyclopAIdia come together for “Building the Path from AI Safety Science to AI Governance.” Explore AGORA: agora.eto.tech/ #AIGovernance

⭐️ New Report ⭐️ This summer, CSET hosted a roundtable that brought together 16 experts in data science, metascience, and S&T policy as a part of our recently launched Project ATLAS! Read more in our new roundtable report ⬇️ cset.georgetown.edu/publication/...

@jessicaji.bsky.social joined ABC News to discuss concerns in light of the Google Gemini hacks. abcnews.com/video/136621...

#China is positioning itself to become a leading #space power. @kathleencurlee.bsky.social & @sambresnick.bsky.social say the U.S. space lead is not guaranteed. Their op-ed in @asia.nikkei.com lists recommendations for preserving U.S. leadership. https://s.nikkei.com/4jjHLov

Leading up to the Trump-Xi summit, @hlntnr.bsky.social shares with @chinafile.bsky.social what she believes would make their discussion worthwhile when it comes to #AI. https://www.chinafile.com/conversation/what-watch-xi-trump-summit

Alla vigilia del vertice Trump - Xi Jinping alla Casa Bianca con un dilemma chiamato “Intelligenza Artificiale”. Al Telegiornale RSI con @sambresnick.bsky.social (thx!) del @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social www.rsi.ch/play/tv/redi...

To address AI risks, @hlntnr.bsky.social calls for a body akin to the National Transportation Safety Board in a @nytimes.com piece. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/opinion/bernie-sanders-jack-dorsey-ai-policy.html#link-4d71732a

@jessicaji.bsky.social spoke with ABC News about pacing recursive self-improvement of #AI. Watch the full interview: abcnews.com/video/136530...

@sambresnick.bsky.social shared with @newsnation.bsky.social how “it’s getting easier and easier for adversaries to use #AI models to target U.S. forces” in a segment covering reports that an Iran-linked adversary used Claude to do just that. https://bit.ly/4riYASt

While the Authorization to Operate process applies to all federal systems, this paper utilizes a realistic, hypothetical case study within the Pentagon to illustrate the points of friction. Explore our report to learn more 👀⬇️ https://bit.ly/4wsNlYC

Over the weekend, industry leaders discussed a slowdown of AI development. CSET’s @dr-bly.bsky.social told @npr.org that the U.S. government also needs to play a role. https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5968079

@vikramvenkatram.bsky.social was featured on BBC News last week, discussing Anthropic’s recent report on misuse of Claude and the barriers to biological misuse of #AI.

@hlntnr.bsky.social joined @cnn.com to discuss industry leaders’ takes on the pacing of #AI development.

We updated our Supply Chain Explorer tool with the latest data available on China’s progress in the global semiconductor manufacturing equipment market. Check out our findings: https://cset.georgetown.edu/article/inside-beijings-chipmaking-offensive-one-year-on/

@minanrn.bsky.social spoke with BBC News about what it would take to responsibly pace #AI development.

We analyze 120 sections or subsections of federal laws and regulations enacted from 2020 through 2023. Using AGORA, compiled by @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social and Purdue GRAIL, we connect the AI risks and harms in each text to a public values framework.

I'm honored to have had the opportunity to appear on BBC News last Thursday to discuss the biosecurity implications of the recent Anthropic report on detecting and countering misuse of AI! A clip from my appearance is below: give it a watch! @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social

We’re hiring a Research Lead for National Security Applications of AI! This position will lead a team in examining how the U.S. government & its allies & competitors use #AI & other emerging tech, with a focus on how the U.S. can best advance our national security. https://bit.ly/4h1bJe2

Organizations face growing pressure to adopt #AI, but they often lack practical guidance on how to do so effectively. Drawing on over 1,200 resources, our reference guide helps practitioners operationalize AI safety, security & governance practices in their organizations. https://bit.ly/4zIEchD

⭐️ New Report ⭐️ AI-enabled decision support systems stand to transform the U.S. military. CSET's @emmyprobasco.bsky.social, @laurenkahn.bsky.social, and Sophie Mayo identify the barriers to adoption & the benefits that AI-DSS can provide coalitions. Read more: cset.georgetown.edu/publication/...