NIST has created a new research program related to AI safety, called ARIA, which will help measure and understand the risks and impacts of AI on society. The program is part of the agency’s continuing response to last year’s Executive Order on Safe, Secure and Trustworthy AI. It will help develop ways to quantify how a system functions within societal contexts once it is deployed. ARIA’s results will support the U.S. AI Safety Institute’s testing to help build the foundation for trustworthy AI systems. Learn more about the initiative: https://lnkd.in/eAkwytgb #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #ResponsibleAI
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We are the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a non-regulatory federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. For more than a century, NIST has helped to keep U.S. technology at the leading edge. Our measurements support the smallest of technologies to the largest and most complex of human-made creations. NIST's mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life. See what innovative work we’re doing to support it: https://www.nist.gov/
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Updates
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Time to get amped up! Check out our latest roundup of position openings at NIST: Management and Program Analyst: https://lnkd.in/ePKVP4EN Computer Scientist: https://lnkd.in/eHrkc7h3 Computer Scientist: https://lnkd.in/eMEv97iS Director, Standards Coordination Office: https://lnkd.in/ebqs8u5h Administrative Support Assistant: https://lnkd.in/ehwxPpjg Browse our full listing of current openings at NIST: https://lnkd.in/d6KBevq #NISTjob #JobOpening #JobOpportunities
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Can you guess the size of this tiny metal object? Its mass is 10 milligrams, but how is that determined? Scientists at NIST use a device called the electrostatic force balance or EFB. The EFB measures the mass of small objects that weigh between 50 micrograms and 20 milligrams, such as the size of a staple to an eyelash. NIST researchers can measure these objects by placing them in the copper-colored, hooked-shaped pan at the top of the instrument. Because the device uses electrostatic forces – think the static charge that occurs when you rub a balloon against your hair – it can be traced back to the fundamental constants in the SI (the modern metric system) through electrical measurements built into the balance. Using electrical measurements significantly reduces the uncertainty compared to other methods. This could include pharmaceuticals in pills or environmental samples such as particulate contaminants. Since the mass of an object determines how much force is needed to accelerate it, this approach can also be useful for atomic force microscopy. This technique measures the force applied to objects to obtain information about the mechanical properties – hardness and stiffness – of very small objects such as individual cells or computer circuits. #Metrology #Physics #Balance #Mass
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Before she was the director of NIST, Laurie E. Locascio invented materials and devices that benefitted the biotechnology field. One area of focus for her research was microfluidics. Microfluidics – the science of moving liquids through small spaces – is a vital part of medical treatment and vaccine development. During National Inventors Month, the Taking Measure blog asked Locascio about her background as an inventor and what makes NIST a home for innovation. Learn more in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gzR474ZR #NationalInventorsMonth #Microfluidics #MaterialsScience
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Just released: a strategic vision document that describes the philosophy, mission and goals for NIST’s U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI). This document, released today by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, outlines steps the institute will take to advance the science of AI safety and facilitate safe and responsible AI innovation. The AISI will focus on three key goals: ▪️ Advance the science of AI safety ▪️ Articulate, demonstrate, and disseminate the practices of AI safety ▪️ Support institutions, communities, and coordination around AI safety The Department of Commerce also announced plans to work with a global scientific network for AI safety through engagement with other AI Safety Institutes and government-backed scientific offices. These institutes will convene later this year in the San Francisco area. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHiYFzVE #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #ResponsibleAI #Safety
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Gleaming silicon wafers with platinum patterns decorate NIST postdoctoral researcher Lakshmi Ravi Narayan’s days. But the real treasure is in the details of the design printed on them. Lakshmi and her colleagues are working with semiconductor devices that are manufactured on silicon wafers through a process called lithography, which produces patterns of circuits in many layers and often with unusual materials. When you use your smartphone or computer, electricity runs through those little circuits and they heat up as they operate. But will the materials heat up too much and fail? Or will they withstand the heat and last as long as they’re supposed to? These are the sorts of questions that Lakshmi is exploring. And she’s using the state-of-the-art NanoFab facility at NIST in her search for answers. #Semiconductors #Nanotechnology #Materials #Manufacturing
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That’s a wrap! Check out our latest roundup of position openings at NIST: A/C Equipment Mechanic: https://lnkd.in/edd6yVHj IT Specialist : https://lnkd.in/eeh5jaaQ Director, Standards Coordination Office: https://lnkd.in/ebqs8u5h Senior Advisor for Innovation and Industry Services: https://lnkd.in/etDK6A-U Supervisory IT Specialist: https://lnkd.in/egAWT29H Browse our full listing of current openings at NIST: https://lnkd.in/d6KBevq #NISTjob #JobOpening #JobOpportunities
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Recycling is expensive. Governments need to buy trucks, maintain facilities and hire people to collect and sort our recyclable items. It can be cheaper to just put everything in a landfill, but that won’t get us closer to a circular economy – in which we reuse and recycle items indefinitely. A NIST researcher is using AI and machine learning to develop a technique that can help identify plastics quickly and easily. So how can that reduce the cost of recycling? One of the most expensive aspects of recycling is sorting and separating. Most manufacturers want recycled plastic that is almost as good as brand-new plastic, but that requires careful sorting by the recyclers to provide a consistent product. Recycling technology can make that more efficient by helping local governments sell more plastic back to manufacturers. Ahead of World Metrology Day, learn more about this research in our latest Taking Measure blog post: https://lnkd.in/e5A8GhFv #WorldMetrologyDay #Recycling #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Plastics
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Did you know that the visible light you see is made up of different frequencies that can be measured? Scientists can use specialized lasers, called optical frequency combs, that measure these frequencies very precisely. Frequency comb technology is used in a variety of areas, from astronomy to atmospheric science. Researchers can identify specific atoms and molecules based upon the frequencies of light they absorb. Frequency combs can be used to quickly study the quantity, structure and dynamics of molecules and atoms, which can be useful in studying air pollution and greenhouse gases. Learn more about other uses of this technology: https://lnkd.in/eu9bTQg #LightDay2024 #Physics #Environment #Light
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NIST’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program has awarded $1.2 million to 12 R&D projects in cybersecurity, quantum computing, semiconductor manufacturing and other critical technologies. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eag_pGqg 📸: Shutterstock #Manufacturing #Electronics #Semiconductors #Cybersecurity #Health