CSET says AI companies are already using AI to build the next generation of AI
hlntnr · x · 2026-07-29
CSET workshop report on AI R&D automation
The report argues that leading AI companies are already using their own systems to speed up research and engineering, making AI systems part of the pipeline that builds the next generation of AI.
Key points from the July 2025 workshop include:
- Automation of AI R&D could significantly accelerate capability progress, but the extent is still uncertain.
- Human understanding and control may become harder if research workflows become increasingly machine-driven.
- Risk management inside AI companies matters not only for external deployments, but also for internal use of frontier systems in R&D.
- Existing safety frameworks only partly cover automated R&D; new best practices and oversight are needed.
The report also notes that policymakers should think about whether broad AI regulations need to cover internal deployments, not just outward-facing systems.
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