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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…
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NIST and DOE partner on AI innovation for national science challenges
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has partnered with the Department of Energy (DOE) through a memorandum of understanding to advance AI-driven innovation for national science and technology chall…
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AI safety testing lags behind rapid model development, posing risks
AI safety researchers are struggling to keep pace with the rapid development of advanced AI models, facing challenges such as shortened testing windows, prohibitive compute costs for benchmarks, and models that can
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China's Kimi K3 lags US rivals in cybersecurity capabilities, study finds
A joint UK-US government study found that China's Kimi K3 large language model significantly underperforms leading US models in cybersecurity capabilities. The research, conducted using the ExploitBench benchmark, showe…
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Researchers warn weak AI regulation is worse than none
Researchers argue that poorly designed AI regulations can be more detrimental than having no regulations at all. They contend that weak rules might create a false sense of security while failing to address genuine risks…
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US AI Standards Chief Resigns Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
The director of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI), Chris Fall, has resigned after only three months in the role. This follows the departure of his predecessor, Collin Burns, who left within a week of hi…
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AI's impact on web traffic control and leadership changes in AI safety agencies
Google's foundational role in directing web traffic through search may be challenged by advancements in AI, potentially shifting control over internet access. Meanwhile, Arvind Raman, the director of the National Instit…
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NIST releases foundational cybersecurity incident handling guide
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published SP 800-61 Rev. 2, known as the Computer Security Incident Handling Guide. This framework is designed to help organizations develop robust incident …
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US House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. This legislative move has highlighted a significant gap in public understanding of sc…
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Pentagon Pauses CMMC Cybersecurity Certification, Cites Cost and Scalability Issues
The Department of Defense has paused its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase II implementation, establishing a 60-day task force to redesign the framework. This decision aims to reduce costs and impr…
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NIST SP 800-171: Cybersecurity framework for protecting CUI
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed SP 800-171, a cybersecurity framework. This framework outlines the security requirements necessary for non-federal systems and organizations to pro…
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NIST Publishes Computer Security Incident Handling Guide
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published Special Publication 800-61, also known as the Computer Security Incident Handling Guide. This guide offers a structured approach for organizations …
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Trump mandates post-quantum cryptography transition for federal agencies
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a directive aimed at accelerating the transition to post-quantum cryptography across federal agencies. This initiative, outlined in National Security Memorandum 10, mandates…
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NIST details 2021 Champlain Towers South collapse cause
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released its technical findings on the cause of the 2021 Champlain Towers South collapse. The investigation concluded that the failure began in early June 20…
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White House clashes with Anthropic over AI model export controls · 2 sources tracked
The White House, under the Trump administration, has placed export controls on Anthropic's advanced AI models, Claude Mythos and Fable 5, leading to a dispute over the company's adherence to regulations. Anthropic claim…
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Quantum Computing Threatens Cybersecurity: CEOs Must Act Now
The threat of quantum computing breaking current cybersecurity is no longer a distant academic possibility, with major institutions like Google and the US government taking action. Executive Order 14144 and NIST's final…
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AI Pioneers Featured in Scientific American Profiles
Scientific American has published profiles on several prominent figures in the field of Artificial Intelligence. These include Wayne A.I. Frederick, Ayanna Howard, Fei-Fei Li, and Geoffrey Hinton. The articles highlight…
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AI transparency clashes with platform API limits, paper finds
A new research paper highlights a growing conflict between AI transparency mandates and platform API restrictions, particularly on social media. The study identifies "audit blind-spots" where AI-driven content moderatio…