“National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) [AI + bio]” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a non-regulatory agency in the Department of Commerce that serves as the US national measurement institute. ---Outline:(00:12) Overview(01:40) Background on NIST(03:28) Organizational structure(06:30) NIST and AI standards(08:23) Recent AI developments at NIST(12:38) NIST offices working on AI standards(14:04) NIST and bio standards(15:47) Recent bio developments at NIST(17:45) NIST offices working on bio standards(19:46) Working at NIST(21:11) Further reading --- If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests. The original text contained 6 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- First published: December 23rd, 2025 Source: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/department-of-commerce/national-institute-of-standards-and-technology