Center for Security & Emerging Tech
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Senate Dems blast Trump AI policy, citing China risk · 2 sources tracked
Senate Democrats have criticized the Trump administration's inconsistent approach to AI governance, arguing it pushes companies towards cheaper Chinese AI alternatives. This unpredictability, coupled with the lower cost…
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Taiwan's AI Military Gap Threatens Defense Readiness
Taiwan faces significant challenges in integrating artificial intelligence into its military, despite its global leadership in the semiconductor industry. Experts from the Center for Security & Emerging Tech (CSET) high…
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China's AI advancements challenge US tech leadership under Trump
The rapid advancement of AI models in China presents a significant challenge for the U.S. government, particularly for the Trump administration. Experts note that Chinese AI is closing the gap with U.S. counterparts, cr…
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AI misbehavior stems from complex interactions: data, goals, architecture
AI systems exhibit surprising behaviors due to a complex interplay of factors including data biases, training objectives, neural architectures, system-level guardrails, and conversational context. Understanding these co…
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AI model bans ineffective for cyber threats; strategy needed
Blocking access to advanced AI models is not an effective long-term solution for mitigating AI-enabled cyber threats, according to analysis from the Center for Security & Emerging Tech (CSET). Experts suggest that inste…
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Trump's foreign policy benefits China, harms US competitiveness: analysis
An opinion piece by Sam Bresnick of Georgetown's Center for Security & Emerging Tech, published in Newsweek, analyzes the impact of Donald Trump's foreign policy on the U.S.-China relationship. Bresnick argues that Trum…
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Chinese AI models rapidly narrow gap with US rivals, CSET reports
Chinese AI models are rapidly closing the gap with their U.S. counterparts, according to research from the Center for Security & Emerging Tech (CSET). This advancement raises concerns about cybersecurity, as widely acce…
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China uses Shanghai AI conference to boost global influence over US
China is leveraging the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai to project its AI development model globally, aiming to become a preferred technology partner over the United States. This strategy positions …
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US weighs blocking China's AI training on US models
Washington is reportedly considering measures to prevent Chinese AI companies from using "distillation" to train their models on outputs from leading US AI systems. This practice, where smaller models learn from larger …
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Companies increasingly adopt Chinese AI models for cost savings · 2 sources tracked
Companies are increasingly adopting Chinese AI models due to their lower costs and improving capabilities, especially for workloads where premium models from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are not strictly necessar…
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China achieves reusable rocket milestone with Long March 10B recovery
China has successfully recovered the first stage of its Long March 10B rocket following its maiden launch, marking a significant advancement in the country's reusable rocket technology. This achievement, which involved …
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US government AI model safety review process lacks transparency
The U.S. government's process for evaluating and approving the release of advanced AI models lacks transparency, according to an analysis by Mina Narayanan of Georgetown's Center for Security & Emerging Tech (CSET). Nar…
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Anthropic discovers internal 'scratchpad' in LLMs, sparking consciousness debate · 4 sources tracked
Anthropic has published research detailing a newly discovered internal mechanism within their large language models that functions similarly to a scratchpad or working memory. This internal workspace appears to hold con…
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US House passes Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act for online child protection
The House of Representatives has passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, a bill designed to enhance online protections for children. The legislation introduces measures such as age verification, content …
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Chinese Academy of Sciences fosters long-term company ties
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) maintains extensive, long-term relationships with companies it supports, extending beyond initial investment. These ongoing collaborations involve joint research, talent development…
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AI Governance Debate: CSET Urges Balanced Oversight of Frontier Models
The Center for Security & Emerging Technology (CSET) has commented on the U.S. government's involvement with Anthropic's AI models. CSET Executive Director Helen Toner suggests a balanced approach to AI regulation, advo…
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US government uses export controls to restrict Anthropic AI models
The U.S. government has utilized export controls to restrict access to Anthropic's AI models, a move described as unprecedented. This marks the first known instance of such controls being applied to an AI model. The Cen…
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US semiconductor export curbs vital for AI military edge, says CSET
An expert analysis from the Center for Security & Emerging Tech (CSET) argues that easing U.S. restrictions on advanced AI semiconductor exports to China would jeopardize America's long-term technological edge. The piec…
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Georgetown experts urge international alliance to protect critical space infrastructure
An op-ed by Kathleen Curlee and Brian Golden from Georgetown's Center for Security & Emerging Tech argues that space infrastructure is vital and requires enhanced international cooperation for its security. The authors …
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Pentagon accelerates AI-driven Maven Smart System transition for targeting
The Department of Defense is facing an aggressive timeline to transition the Maven Smart System (MSS) into a formal program of record. This AI-enabled platform is crucial for integrating military data, speeding up targe…