NIST selects backup algorithm for general encryption against quantum cyberattacks
The new algorithm, called HQC, will be a backup for the main algorithm NIST announced last year for general encryption in a future quantum age.
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NIST cuts would put US behind AI eightball, tech groups warn Commerce secretary
In a letter to Howard Lutnick, leading tech associations say downsizing NIST “will have ramifications” for the country’s ability to lead on AI.
Senate bill eyes agency reviews of AI systems before deployment
The legislation from Democratic Sens. Welch and Luján would require NIST to come up with a “trustworthy-by-design framework” for agencies to follow.
NIST Director Laurie Locascio to depart in January
After leaving the agency, she is set to take on a new role as CEO of the American National Standards Institute.
Cyber officials cite legacy systems as post-quantum readiness challenge
48% of federal government cyber officials surveyed by GDIT cited legacy systems as a challenge to implementing post-quantum cryptography standards.
ASTM International wins $15 million from NIST to stand up standardization center
The new center will focus on U.S. involvement in standard-setting for critical and emerging technologies.
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House Republicans probe NIST on facial recognition for federal digital identity verification
A group of House Science Republicans asked NIST to share its findings on digital identity and facial recognition.
NIST narrows in on risks related to chem-bio AI models
The agency’s AI Safety Institute seeks information on the development of those models.
CHIPS office eyes $100 million competition focused on manufacturing and AI
In the race to build more chips domestically, NIST is eyeing AI-powered autonomous experimentation for production.
Prioritization, agility key to post-quantum standards implementation, US officials say
Prioritizing systems, working toward “crypto agility,” and procuring compliant tools are among the actions officials highlight for post-quantum cryptography readiness.