NIST Seeks Safety Consortium Members and Hosts Initial Workshop
Summary
NIST is searching for participants from all fields to join its new Consortium, which is intended to be a core element of the newly established USAISI. The Consortium is intended to function as a collaborative space for AI dialogue, research and testing to further the USAISI’s mission to develop standards for safety, security and testing of AI models. Members will be expected to contribute expertise and support in a variety of areas, such as data documentation, metrology, governance, safety guidelines, availability of testing environments and more. Organizations interested in joining the consortium must submit a letter of interest by December 2, 2023. Additional details are available in the Federal Register. NIST will also host the USAISI Workshop: Collaboration to Enable Safe and Trustworthy AI on November 17, 2023. The workshop is intended to cover how NIST and stakeholders can work together to foster safe and trustworthy development of AI, with a focus on measuring gaps and risk management. Registration for in-person and virtual attendees is available here.
