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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 14: White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios testifies before the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on January 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kratsios answered questions from members of the Research and Technology Subcommittee during the hearing, titled “Assessing America’s AI Action Plan.” (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

CAISI would benefit from more resources, OSTP director tells lawmakers

Rep. Jay Obernolte, who sponsors legislation to codify the government’s AI standards body, said the organization likely needs close to $100 million annually.

Jul 23, 2026 By Madison Alder

Bipartisan ‘Great American AI Act’ draft proposes new federal AI governance framework

The discussion draft would authorize $100 million per fiscal year for a Center for AI Standards and Innovation and calls for oversight in government AI adoption.

Jun 4, 2026 By K. Sophie Will

A sign marks the entrance to the Department of Commerce headquarters building on April 30, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

NIST AI consortium reemerges with new name, scope and call for members

The change comes after the Department of Commerce-based agency rebranded its AI Safety Institute as the Center for AI Standards and Innovation last year.

May 29, 2026 By Madison Alder

GSA building — The General Services Administration headquarters in April 2012. (MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

GSA, NIST team up to evaluate AI before agency deployments

Under the partnership, NIST’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation will help GSA test and measure AI systems before federal agencies use them.

Mar 19, 2026 By Madison Alder

Sens. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., attend the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing titled Strengthening Airline Operations and Consumer Protections in Russell Building in February 2023. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Bipartisan Senate bill to establish AI standards, testbeds gets renewed

The legislation would create a testbed program, prize competition, and build upon recommendations from an AI advisory body.

Feb 27, 2026 By Madison Alder

NIST AI center looks for input on agentic AI security, best practices

A request for information by the Center for AI Standards and Innovation comes as commercial buzz around autonomous AI agents grows.

Jan 7, 2026 By Madison Alder

Michael Kratsios, White House, Office of Science and Technology Policy — Michael Kratsios speaks Sept. 29, 2018, at a technology event in Fargo, North Dakota. (North Dakota Department of Transportation / Flickr)

Kratsios: NIST needs ‘to go back to basics’ on standards for AI, not safety evaluation

The remarks from the Office of Science and Technology Policy director came during a conversation with the Consumer Technology Association one day after the release of the…

Jul 24, 2025 By Madison Alder

The Department of Commerce building is seen in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 2, 2024. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump administration rebrands AI Safety Institute

The Department of Commerce’s safety-centered AI organization will instead become the Center for AI Standards and Innovation.

Jun 4, 2025 By Madison Alder