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In this photo illustration, the home page for the OpenAI “ChatGPT” app is displayed on a laptop screen. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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.

Jun 22, 2023 By Rebecca Heilweil

A sample wafer is seen at the exhibition of Semicon Taiwan 2022 in Taipei on September 15, 2022. (Photo by I-HWA CHENG/AFP via Getty Images)

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.

May 22, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

NIST issues new draft guidance on handling sensitive information

The Commerce bureau is seeking public comments on the draft guidelines by July 14.

May 10, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

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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…

May 3, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

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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.

Mar 30, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves, Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and NIST Director Laurie E. Locascio, Maryland Secretary of Commerce Kevin Anderson and Montgomery County, Maryland Executive Marc Elrich renew a cyber cooperation agreement between federal, state and local entities. (Image credit: Rich Press / NIST)

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.

Mar 6, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

National AI Task Force seeks $2.6B from Congress for research and development

The task force expects $2.25 billion of the total figure to come from multiple federal agency appropriations.

Jan 25, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

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Pinpointing critical software key to supply chain security, says Federal Acquisition Service leader

Sonny Hashmi calls for work to identify critical software components across federal networks to help mitigate supply chain risks.

Oct 25, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones

White House cyber memo compels vendors to attest software meets security standards

Federal agencies will have 120 days to develop a consistent process for collecting cybersecurity assurance from software providers.

Sep 14, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones

US President Joe Biden holds a microchip as he speaks before signing an executive order on securing critical supply chains in Washington, DC, February 24, 2021. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

NIST and Google sign agreement to produce open-source chips

Google will finance an initial production run of the new chips, which will be manufactured by Skywater Technology in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Sep 13, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones