Ambitiously Invest in NIST — Fund AI Measurement Standards

AI Impact Summary

NIST’s role in establishing measurement standards for AI systems is critical for enabling effective regulation and public trust. Currently, the agency faces significant underfunding, hindering its ability to develop robust testing frameworks and technical standards. Increased funding would allow NIST to build upon its existing work, such as the Face Recognition Vendor Test and AI Risk Management Framework, and address the urgent need for standardized methods to assess the capabilities and risks of rapidly evolving AI systems.