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.
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Legislation to codify NAIRR, authorize safety body among nine AI bills passed by House panel
Several of the bills have counterpart or similar measures moving forward in the Senate.
OpenAI, Anthropic enter AI agreements with US AI Safety Institute
The AI Safety Institute will have access to new models before and following their releases under the new testing and evaluation pacts.
Eyebrow-raising AI amendment passes Senate Commerce committee
An amendment that would jeopardize key elements of Biden’s AI executive order advanced out of a Senate panel. Democrats contend it can be fixed later.
Apple agrees to White House AI commitments, as agencies meet more executive order deadlines
All 270-day mark actions from the AI executive order were also completed, per the White House, though some details were not immediately public.
New TMF investments support AI Safety Institute, upgrades to nuclear emergency response
The Departments of Energy and Commerce receive a combined $13.8 million from the funding vehicle.
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Chevron’s downfall highlights need for clear artificial intelligence laws
Much of Biden’s AI executive order isn't likely to be affected, but legislation coming from Congress will need to account for the Supreme Court’s ruling, experts say.
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.
New Commerce strategy document points to the difficult science of AI safety
The Biden administration seeks international coordination on critical AI safety challenges.
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.