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Experts Warn: AI R&D Automation Needs Greater Transparency

1/28/2026

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The Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) reports increasing automation of AI R&D.
Experts hold differing views on AI designing or improving other AIs, with some warning of risks.
The report calls for better transparency and systematic data to map AI R&D automation.
Current transparency relies on voluntary disclosures, so policymakers should explore options to improve visibility of indicators.

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Story summary

The Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) reports increasing automation of AI R&D.
Experts hold differing views on AI designing or improving other AIs, with some warning of risks.
The report calls for better transparency and systematic data to map AI R&D automation.
Current transparency relies on voluntary disclosures, so policymakers should explore options to improve visibility of indicators.