The National Institute of Standards and Technology has launched a new task force called TRAINS, focusing on the security implications of artificial intelligence models. This initiative involves collaboration among various federal agencies, including the Department of Defense and the National Security Agency. The task force aims to evaluate AI models in critical areas such as national security and cybersecurity.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo emphasized the importance of safe and trustworthy AI innovation for public safety and national security. The establishment of TRAINS comes amid uncertainties regarding future AI policies under the incoming Trump administration. The task force is expected to centralize expertise across government to harness AI's benefits for the American populace.
• NIST's TRAINS task force evaluates AI security implications.
• Collaboration includes multiple federal agencies for AI model assessment.
The AI Safety Institute centralizes national security and AI expertise across government.
The NSA contributes to evaluating AI models for national security applications.
Cybersecurity is a critical area of focus for assessing AI models' security implications.
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