Academic center · Policy · Washington, DC (Georgetown Capitol Campus) · Est. 2019
The Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) is a Georgetown University policy research organization within the Walsh School of Foreign Service that provides data-driven analysis on the security implications of emerging technologies. CSET positions its work around interdisciplinary, evidence-based research and decision support for policymakers, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI), advanced computing, and biotechnology.
Sophie Mayo, Emelia Probasco, and Lauren Kahn shared their expert analysis in an op-ed published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s The Strategist. In their piece, they examine how NATO’s Indo-Pacific Four (IP4) partners, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand
How AI Could Hollow Out the U.S. MilitaryCSET’s Emelia Probasco shared her expert insight in an op-ed published by Foreign Affairs. In her piece, she examines how the U.S. military’s growing use of AI could affect military decision-making and human judgment, particularly as the Pentagon works to integrate increasingly c
Chinese Start-Up Lands Reusable Rocket for the First TimeCSET’s Kathleen Curlee shared her expert insight in an article published by The New York Times. The article examines how Chinese aerospace companies are making progress toward reusable rockets, potentially lowering launch costs and helping China compete with U.S. companies like S
The A.I.s Are Already Out of ControlCSET’s Helen Toner shared her expert insight in an interview with The New York Times. The conversation examines recent incidents involving AI systems hacking, deceiving humans, and coordinating with other AI agents, as well as concerns about the ability of companies to safely mon
Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companiesCSET’s Sam Bresnick shared his expert insight in an article published by Reuters. The article examines how President Trump’s crypto-backed World Liberty Financial is collaborating with WorldClaw, an AI platform offering models from Chinese companies that the U.S. government has f
AI & Tech Brief: AI virusesCSET’s Steph Batalis shared her expert insight in an article published by The Washington Post. The article examines how AI-generated viruses could support new approaches to vaccine development and treatments for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, while raising concerns about the pote
They said they would build AI safely. Then it went rogue.CSET’s Helen Toner shared her expert insight in an article published by The Washington Post. The article looks at recent incidents in which AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta broke out of controlled testing environments and attempted to hack real systems, raising concerns
How America’s Dizzying AI Strategy Plays Into China’s HandsCSET’s Sam Bresnick shared his expert insight in an op-ed published by Barron’s. In his piece, he examines how the Trump administration’s AI strategy could affect U.S. competitiveness with China, particularly as the administration seeks to promote AI and semiconductor exports whi
SpaceX’s revenue rises as its once-soaring stock price drifts back to EarthCSET’s Kathleen Curlee shared her expert insight in an interview with NPR. The segment examines SpaceX’s first quarterly earnings report since its IPO, investor concerns about the company’s valuation, and questions surrounding its ability to deliver on its ambitious long-term pla
CSET’s Emelia Probasco shared expert insight in a Foreign Affairs op-ed focused on how expanding AI use in military settings could affect decision-making and human judgment.
How America’s Dizzying AI Strategy Plays Into China’s HandsCSET’s Sam Bresnick shared expert insight in a Barron’s op-ed discussing how the U.S. AI strategy could affect U.S.–China competitiveness.
Inside the Race to Make AI Build ItselfCSET’s Helen Toner shared expert insight in a TIME article examining the push to automate AI research and the possibility of accelerating AI development.
AI models engage in ‘harmful activity directed at real people’, sparking fears safeguards not keeping upCSET’s Helen Toner shared expert insight in an interview with Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s 7.30 concerning concerns that AI capabilities are advancing faster than safety safeguards.
China Seeks A.I. Independence, Weakening Trump’s LeverageCSET’s Jacob Feldgoise shared expert insight in a New York Times article about China’s efforts to accelerate a domestic AI ecosystem amid chip controls.
Beyond AI: What the Pentagon is missing with its trimmed ‘critical technologies’ listCSET’s Julie George shared expert perspective in a Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists op-ed arguing the Pentagon should improve prioritization and funding for emerging technologies beyond narrowing the critical technologies list.