Scoop: Trump AI security agency head resigns
The abrupt departure comes as the Trump administration grapples with how to deploy AI safely and the agency hashes out standards.
Chris Fall, the director of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation, is resigning after three months. NIST Director Dr. Arvind Raman will temporarily oversee the agency. The Commerce Department expects to announce a new director in the coming weeks, as the administration continues to debate AI standards and oversight.
- Chris Fall resigns as director of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI).
- Fall’s tenure lasted only three months.
- NIST Director Dr. Arvind Raman will serve as Acting CAISI Director.
- CAISI is responsible for developing AI testing and evaluation capabilities and supporting standards for advanced AI systems.
- The Commerce Department expects to announce a new director in the coming weeks.
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