US NIST renames AI consortium and seeks new members, dropping 'safety' from title
( May 29, 2026, 14:24 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The National Institute of Standards and Technology has renamed its AI Safety Institute Consortium as the NIST AI Consortium, saying the new name reflects the group's "newly expanded goals." NIST also put out a call for members. "While the consortium will continue some of its previous work, it will concentrate on AI measurement, innovation and adoption," the release said.Statement follows below. See attached file....
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