United States of America: National Institute of Standards and Technology opened consultation on draft guidelines on Managing Misuse Risk for Dual-Use Foundation Models (NIST AI 800-1)

On 9 September 2024, the Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI) housed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) closed its consultation on NIST AI 800-1, draft guidelines for managing risks related to the misuse of AI dual-use foundation models. These guidelines are designed to address risks associated with foundation models that could enable activities including weapon development, offensive cyberattacks, or harmful content generation. It provides a framework for mapping, measuring, managing, and governing these risks while promoting transparency and collaboration across the AI lifecycle.