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- 2026-05-13 research_milestone NIST researchers published findings on how wear and tear affects PFAS levels in firefighter gear. source
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NIST study: Firefighter gear wear alters PFAS chemical levels
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have found that the wear and tear on firefighter protective gear can alter the levels of PFAS chemicals present. Their latest report indicates tha…
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NIST develops guidance for securing artificial intelligence systems
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is developing new guidance to enhance the security of artificial intelligence systems. This initiative aims to provide organizations with frameworks and best pra…
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NIST: DeepSeek V4 Pro matches GPT-5 performance, leads China models
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has evaluated DeepSeek V4 Pro, a new AI model from Chinese company DeepSeek. The evaluation found that DeepSeek V4 Pro performs comparably to OpenAI's GPT-5…
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Quantum computing threatens retail fiscalization's security
Quantum computing is poised to significantly impact retail fiscalization, the process of ensuring transaction compliance and preventing VAT fraud. While the legal purpose of fiscalization remains, the underlying technic…
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Google, Microsoft warn passkeys need stronger recovery methods
Google and Microsoft are warning that passkeys, while an improvement over traditional passwords, are not a complete security solution on their own. Attackers can exploit weaker recovery methods, such as SMS-based verifi…
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US agency proposes pre-release review for AI models
The US government is considering a new approach to AI safety, with proposals suggesting that federal agencies should review AI models before their public release. This initiative aims to proactively identify and mitigat…
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US government expands AI model pre-deployment review to Google, Microsoft, xAI
The U.S. government, through the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI), has expanded its pre-deployment evaluation of frontier AI models. New agreements with Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI build upon exist…
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Trump administration plans formal AI model pre-vetting, reversing earlier stance
Donald Trump's administration is reportedly planning to implement a formal government pre-vetting process for new AI models. This initiative appears to be a reversal of his earlier stance, which criticized and revoked t…
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Trump Is Considering Mandatory Pre-Launch AI Reviews. Here's What That Actually Means.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering an executive order to establish a working group for pre-launch reviews of powerful AI models, focusing on national security risks. This initiative, which would involve …
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NIST partners with Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI on frontier AI security testing
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) has formalized new agreements with Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI. These collaborations aim to enhance the securit…
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AI agent Manfred files LLC, opens bank account; DeepSeek lags US frontier
An AI agent named Manfred has successfully established a legal entity by filing an LLC and subsequently opened a bank account. Separately, NIST has assessed that the DeepSeek AI model is approximately eight months behin…
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DeepSeek V4 lags US models by 8 months; OpenAI criticized over data collection tactics
A recent evaluation suggests that DeepSeek V4 lags behind leading US models by approximately eight months, according to NIST's assessment. This finding highlights the competitive landscape and performance gap of Chinese…
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Sigmoid.social's measurement work aligns with Fortune's AI cybersecurity standards piece
A quote from Mastodon user sigmoid.social, attributed to BIML, appeared in a Fortune article discussing AI cybersecurity standards. The user noted that their upcoming work on measurement aligns well with the article's timing.
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NIST launches AI Agent Standards Initiative for secure, interoperable innovation
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched the AI Agent Standards Initiative to promote the secure and interoperable adoption of autonomous AI agents. This initiative, spearheaded by NIST's C…
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NIST Launches Centers for AI in Manufacturing and Critical Infrastructure
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is launching two new centers focused on advancing AI applications in manufacturing and critical infrastructure cybersecurity. This initiative involves a $20 mill…
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NIST seeks proposals to advance US microelectronics, including AI and quantum applications
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to solicit proposals for advancing U.S. microelectronics technology. This initiative, managed by NIST's CHIPS Resear…