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.
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From AI to FedRAMP: 5 agency takeaways from Biden’s cyber executive order
The president’s new cyber EO aims to bolster the open-source software agencies use and update requirements for software providers that sell to the government.
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.
Agencies push for digital transformation amid security challenges
Federal agencies are accelerating digital transformation efforts to meet public expectations and comply with mandates, but transitioning securely to platforms like Salesforce often requires specialized help, according…
NIST launches public working group aimed at generative AI
The new working group will focus on several objectives related to generative AI, including developing new ways to evaluate and measure the technology's effectiveness.
NIST, NSF scientists meet Taiwan officials at first tech cooperation event
Government scientists met top Taiwanese officials at the first U.S.-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue.
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NIST issues new draft guidance on handling sensitive information
The Commerce bureau is seeking public comments on the draft guidelines by July 14.
White House wants to understand how employers use automated tools to track staff
The White House has issued a request for information about employers’ use of automated tools to track their employees. In a statement issued on May 1, the…
NIST launches new trustworthy artificial intelligence resource center
The agency's Trustworthy and Responsible AI Resource Center will track regulatory standards for the technology being implemented around the world.
NIST launches cybersecurity community of interest for small businesses
It is intended to improve the two-way sharing of information and cybersecurity best practice between the Department of Commerce agency and small enterprises across the U.S.