A group of House Science Republicans asked NIST to share its findings on digital identity and facial recognition.

The agency’s AI Safety Institute seeks information on the development of those models.

In the race to build more chips domestically, NIST is eyeing AI-powered autonomous experimentation for production.

Prioritizing systems, working toward “crypto agility,” and procuring compliant tools are among the actions officials highlight for post-quantum cryptography readiness.

Several of the bills have counterpart or similar measures moving forward in the Senate.

The AI Safety Institute will have access to new models before and following their releases under the new testing and evaluation pacts.

The new biofoundries will focus on advancing biology and biotechnology and are aimed at democratizing access to research infrastructure.

The agency said it received 4,000 comments from 140 organizations and individuals on the first draft and is again seeking comment on an updated version.

Three long-awaited standards from NIST are aimed at ensuring encrypted information stays encrypted in a future quantum age.

A Biden administration roadmap outlines next steps in both private and public-led efforts to engage in the standardization of emerging technologies.