National Institute of Standards and Technology
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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…
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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 …