NIST
PulseAugur coverage of NIST — every cluster mentioning NIST across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- instance of National Institute of Standards and Technology 95%
- affiliated with U.S. Department of Commerce 95%
- instance of Arvind Raman 95%
- partners with CAISI 90%
- employed by Arvind Raman 90%
- partners with National Institute of Standards and Technology 75%
- instance of OWASP 70%
- developed by Jett 70%
- used by Jett 70%
- used by ISO 42001 70%
- instance of post-quantum cryptography 70%
- affiliated with Center for AI Standards and Innovation 70%
- 2026-09-15 funding NIST awarded over $30 million to 12 Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers to promote advanced manufacturing technology adoption. source
- 2026-08-06 regulatory NIST withdrew the HAWK post-quantum cryptography algorithm due to a discovered hack. source
- 2026-08-04 partnership NIST and the DOE signed an MOU to collaborate on AI-accelerated innovation for national science and technology challenges as part of the Genesis Mission. source
- 2026-07-22 funding NIST announced a funding opportunity for 14 MEP centers to advance small and medium-sized U.S. manufacturers. source
- 2026-07-14 product_launch NIST received a patent for a new water heater design aimed at killing harmful bacteria. source
- 2026-07-09 product_launch NIST has developed a new fabric test material to aid in textile recycling. source
- 2026-07-06 hiring Arvind Raman was sworn in as the 18th Director of NIST. source
- 2026-06-09 research_milestone NIST published a mathematical proof showing that AI systems cannot be made universally robust against adversarial prompts. source
- 2026-05-18 research_milestone Proposal to use lunar craters for ultrastable laser development. source
- 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 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 and Automation Risk: Tech Assets Need Expiration Dates, Says Expert
Akhilesh Sharma, founder and CEO of A3logics, argues that enterprise technology, particularly AI agents and automations, faces a silent risk of persisting long after its original purpose or organizational context has va…
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Neural network advances physical-layer key generation for wireless devices
Researchers have developed a channel-informed neural network designed for physical-layer key generation (PKG) in wireless devices. This method allows devices to establish shared keys using channel observations without d…
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NIST awards $30M to boost AI adoption in US manufacturing centers
The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded over $30 million to 12 Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) centers across 11 states and Puerto Rico. This funding…
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NIST finalizes guidelines to protect online identity and access tokens
NIST and CISA have finalized guidelines aimed at enhancing the security of online identity and access tokens. The publication, NIST IR 8587, provides implementation strategies for protecting these critical pieces of inf…
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AI accelerates quantum computing progress, aiding error correction and optimization
Artificial intelligence is significantly aiding the development and application of quantum computing. AI models, particularly transformers, are being used to decode noise and errors in quantum systems, enabling more sta…
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OWASP GenAI Security Project releases "project Crosswalk" mapping AI risks to regulations
The OWASP GenAI Security Project has released "project Crosswalk," an open-source tool designed to align artificial intelligence risks with compliance mandates from various global regulatory frameworks. This resource ma…
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Financial institutions must adopt post-quantum cryptography by 2035
Financial institutions are facing a mandatory transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) due to the threat quantum computers pose to current encryption methods. PQC, which relies on mathematical problems resistant to…
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NIST quantum sensors enhance nuclear material monitoring accuracy
Researchers at NIST have developed ultrasensitive quantum sensors that significantly improve the accuracy of monitoring nuclear materials. These sensors, known as transition edge sensors (TESs), precisely measure X-ray …
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AI Alignment Expert Paul Christiano Joins OpenAI Foundation Board
Paul Christiano, founder of the Alignment Research Center, is joining OpenAI's Foundation Board and its Safety and Security Committee. His role will involve providing governance over OpenAI's safety and security practic…
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Paul Christiano joins OpenAI Foundation Board and Safety Committee
AI alignment researcher Paul Christiano has joined the OpenAI Foundation Board and its Safety and Security Committee. Christiano brings extensive experience in AI alignment, safety, and standards to the role. His appoin…
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AI Governance Gap Poses Board-Level Threat Amidst Rapid Investment
Organizations are investing heavily in AI, with global investment projected to reach $2.5 trillion, yet many are deploying these technologies without adequate governance, security, or accountability. This gap between ra…
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US Congress passes first AI agent law mandating security standards · 1 source tracked
The U.S. Congress has passed the Stop Rogue AI Act, the first federal law mandating specific security standards for AI agents. Introduced by Representatives Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler, the bipartisan bill requires …
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New energy-based model enhances magnetization dynamics simulation
Researchers have developed a novel energy-based model for simulating micromagnetic magnetization dynamics. This model utilizes a convolutional autoencoder coupled with a latent neural ordinary differential equation to c…
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Facial age estimation technology explained, including NIST accuracy and regulatory disputes
Facial age estimation technology, which predicts a person's age from an image without identifying them, is explained in a recent analysis. The explanation covers the underlying mechanics of the technology, its accuracy …
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BlindLock hides password manager vaults within PNG images
BlindLock, a new local-only application, offers a novel approach to password management by concealing encrypted vaults within ordinary PNG image files. Developed in response to security breaches like the LastPass incide…
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NIST AI Evaluation Framework Should Guide Tailored Assessments, Argues Larry Marks
Larry Marks, in an article, argues that the NIST's TEVV-Athlon framework should guide AI evaluations tailored to specific systems and objectives. He suggests it should not be used as a simple checklist, but rather as a …
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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 quantum crypto deadlines loom as CMMC review shifts focus to engineering
The White House issued two executive orders in summer 2026 concerning quantum technology and post-quantum cryptography, setting deadlines for agencies to adopt new cryptographic standards. Simultaneously, a review of th…
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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…