NIST would ‘have to consider’ workforce reductions if appropriations cut goes through
Director Laurie Locascio said the agency is “fully on track” to meet its AI executive order requirements, but proposed cuts loom over its work.
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New Commerce strategy document points to the difficult science of AI safety
The Biden administration seeks international coordination on critical AI safety challenges.
NIST issues final guidance update for protecting sensitive information
The publications are aimed at providing clearer and unambiguous guidance to private-sector partners, according to the agency.
Bipartisan Senate bill on AI security would bolster voluntary cyber reporting processes
The AI Act of 2024 from Sens. Warner and Tillis calls on NIST and CISA to update databases and NSA to launch an AI security center.
In deploying AI, the Federal Aviation Administration faces unique challenges
As federal agencies ramp up their AI work, observers say the FAA is taking a “cautious” approach as it wrestles with safety questions.
NIST launches GenAI evaluation program, releases draft publications on AI risks and standards
The actions were among several announced by the Department of Commerce at the roughly six-month mark after Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence.
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Scientists must be empowered — not replaced — by AI, report to White House argues
The upcoming report from the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology pushes for the “empowerment of human scientists,” responsible AI use and shared resources.
404 page: the error sites of federal agencies
Technology doesn’t always work in expected ways. Some agencies are using a creative touch to soften an error message.
Cybersecurity executive order requirements are nearly complete, GAO says
CISA and OMB have just a handful of outstanding tasks to finish as part of the president’s 2021 order.
Commerce adds five members to AI Safety Institute leadership
The new AI Safety Institute executive leadership team members include researchers and current administration officials.