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This FLI page serves as a reference entry on NIST within the broader landscape of US government agencies relevant to AI safety; useful for understanding institutional actors in AI governance.

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Summary

This page from the Future of Life Institute provides an overview of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as a relevant US agency in the AI safety and governance landscape. It likely covers NIST's role in developing AI standards, frameworks, and risk management guidelines, including the AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF).

Key Points

  • NIST is a key US federal agency involved in developing technical standards and frameworks relevant to AI safety and governance.
  • NIST's AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) is a major policy document guiding organizations in managing AI-related risks.
  • FLI tracks NIST as part of its monitoring of government bodies shaping AI policy and regulation.
  • NIST bridges technical AI safety research and policy implementation through standards development.
  • The agency plays a role in international coordination on AI standards and safety benchmarks.

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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Future of Life Institute 
 Skip to content Notice: You are viewing a detailed profile of an entity in our US Agency Mapping resource, in which we have compiled all information relevant for the regulation of advanced AI technologies in the US. To see an overview of all entities, return to the entity overview page .

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 Entity Profile Located within: Department of Commerce (DoC)

 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 

 NIST promotes U.S. Innovation and competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology. NIST has played a key role in developing AI policy via the AI Risk Management Framework, the Trustworthy AI Resource Center, the TRAILS Institute, the new U.S. AI Safety Institute (USAISI), and more.

 Official website ↗ Leadership Dr. Laurie Locascio - Director of NIST and the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology 

 Authority See office profile for detailed authorities 2023 Enacted Budget $1,627,300,000 2025 Budget Request $1,498,500,000 Description

 NIST promotes U.S. Innovation and competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology. NIST has played a key role in developing AI policy. In 2023, NIST released the AI Risk Management Fr

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