National Institute of Standards and Technology
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NIST releases cybersecurity guide for small businesses
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a new white paper titled "Small Business Cybersecurity - Non-Employer Firms." This document is designed to help very small businesses and sole propr…
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White House pushes AI for science, releasing 190 federal datasets
The White House, under the Biden Administration, is pushing for increased AI utilization in scientific discovery, aiming to leverage large language models for advancements in fields like material science, chemistry, mat…
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NIST unveils chip-based light 'tape measure' for portable atomic clocks
Researchers have developed a new chip-based device that functions as a miniature tape measure for light, enabling high-quality optical measurements without bulky lab equipment. This innovation, created by scientists at …
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US Government Unprepared for Quantum Hacking Threat
The U.S. government is inadequately prepared for the potential threat posed by quantum computers to its national security systems. While advancements in quantum computing are progressing, the development and implementat…
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Physicist Jun Ye wins 2026 Wolf Prize in Physics for atomic control breakthroughs
Physicist Jun Ye has been awarded the 2026 Wolf Prize in Physics for his groundbreaking work in controlling ultracold atomic systems. He shares the prize and its $100,000 award with Immanuel Bloch. Ye's research has led…
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Trump renames AI to 'Super Intelligence,' sparking legal concerns
An executive order has been issued to rename Artificial Intelligence (AI) to 'Super Intelligence,' a move that is expected to create unforeseen legal challenges. This rebranding, initiated by President Trump, aims to al…
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Singapore builds world's most accurate atomic clock, surpassing US and China
Researchers in Singapore have developed the world's most accurate atomic clock, surpassing previous records set by teams in China and the United States. This new clock, utilizing a single lutetium ion, is so precise it …
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NIST scientist proves AI unassailable with conventional security models
A senior scientist at NIST has published a mathematical proof, building on Kurt Gödel's work, demonstrating that AI systems cannot be made completely unassailable using conventional security models. The proof suggests t…
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AI Labs Urged to Prioritize Network Security Over Audits for Safety
AI labs like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google are considering third-party auditors to ensure AI safety and alignment. However, cybersecurity experts argue that focusing on fundamental network security practices, such as ro…
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CMMC Certification Pause Leaves Government Contractors Exposed to Risk
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) third-party assessment process has been temporarily halted, though the associated risks remain. This pause affects assessors, readiness evaluations, and potential Fa…
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Vision Transformer model achieves state-of-the-art stereo reconstruction without inductive bias
Researchers have developed a new approach to stereo reconstruction in computer vision, challenging the long-held belief that architectural inductive biases are necessary for high-quality and efficient results. Their mod…
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Tech Giants Urge White House to Combat AI Cyberattacks · 1 source tracked
Over 100 companies, including major tech firms like Google and OpenAI, have urged the White House to take more decisive action against AI-driven cyberattacks. The group emphasized the need for stronger government polici…
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AI Governance Needs Better Interface, Not Just New Owners
AI governance requires a better interface between technical teams and leadership, rather than simply reassigning responsibility. Current methods often result in leaders governing past decisions due to delayed or insuffi…
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NIST researchers widen photon detectors for improved quantum tech
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a significantly wider superconducting nanowire single-photon detector (SNSPD), over 100 times the typical width. This advancement a…
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US Senate bill targets AI agent purchase accountability gaps
A new Senate bill, the AI AGENT Act, aims to address the challenges of autonomous AI agents making unauthorized purchases. Introduced by Senator Mark Warner, the bill requires custodial user agents to maintain real-time…
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Quantum computing threatens $2T in crypto assets, prompting urgent migration needs
The cryptocurrency industry faces a significant threat from quantum computing, which could break the elliptic curve cryptography securing over $2 trillion in digital assets. Experts warn that AI is accelerating quantum …
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Post-quantum cryptography transition is manageable evolution, not crisis
The transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is an evolutionary process rather than an immediate crisis, according to experts. While quantum computers pose a future threat to current encryption methods, a phased ap…
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US Agencies Launch AI Forge for Standards and Innovation
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have jointly launched the AI Forge initiative. This program aim…
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Tech giants propose AI agent incident reporting framework
A coalition of over 120 organizations, including major tech companies and security firms, is proposing the Shared AI Findings Exchange (SAFE) framework. This initiative aims to standardize the reporting of security inci…
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Trump administration's AI framework excludes open models
The Trump administration is developing a voluntary framework to review advanced AI models before their release, but it will exclude open-source models. This framework, which is not publicly available, defines covered fr…