The Emerging Technology Observatory provides open, high-quality data resources to inform critical decisions on emerging technology issues.

ETO is a project of the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University.

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2025-12-15Big changes to the Map of Science
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2025-10-30Track emerging technology talent: introducing PATHWISE
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There has never been more information available on global science and technology.

The Emerging Technology Observatory is a free public platform for data and insight on critical emerging technology issues. ETO launched in 2022 to address the challenge of making sense of the fast-moving, often overwhelming amount of information available on global science and technology. Building on CSET's data and analytic capabilities, we transform emerging tech information from diverse sources into accessible tools and resources, empowering you to analyze, communicate, and act with data-driven confidence.

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Our tools

AGORA

AI
law
policy
governance
A living collection of AI-relevant laws, regulations, standards, and other governance documents from the U.S. and around the world.
Launch toolUser guide

Country Activity Tracker

AI
research
patenting
investment
Track global research, patenting, and investment in AI and its applications with our user-friendly dashboard.

Map of Science

research
Explore our mapping of the world’s research literature to reveal key trends, hotspots, and concepts in global science and technology.

PATHWISE

AI
cybersecurity
workforce
Track the latest workforce and education metrics for emerging technology talent across U.S. regions.

Research Almanac

AI
research
Review high-level trends in global emerging technology research area, with a focus on topics in AI, biology, cybersecurity, and semiconductors.

Scout

China
Discover the latest in Chinese-language writing on science and technology.

Supply Chain Explorer

supply chain
semiconductors
A guide to the vast, complex, and critical supply chain for advanced computer chips.
Our datasets

Country AI Activity Metrics

AI
research
patenting
investment
National-level metrics for research, patents, and private-market investment in AI and its subfields.
User guide and access info

Cross-Border Tech Research Metrics

research
international
Metrics for cross-border research in emerging technology domains, such as AI, robotics, and cybersecurity.

Private-Sector AI Indicators

AI
private sector
research
patenting
workforce
Diverse indicators of AI-related activity for hundreds of companies worldwide, from startups to multinationals.

ETO OpenAlex Overlay

research
bibliometrics
CSET's original language labels and emerging-tech subject classifications for OpenAlex works.

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