The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) faces potential layoffs of up to 500 staff members, impacting critical AI safety efforts. Reports indicate that the US AI Safety Institute (AISI) could be severely diminished, targeting mainly probationary employees. The organization's future is uncertain after being initiated under President Biden’s AI safety executive order, which was later revoked by President Trump. Experts from various AI safety organizations have voiced concerns that these layoffs would significantly hinder the government’s ability to address crucial AI safety issues.
These cuts, if confirmed, would severely impact the government's capacity to research and address critical AI safety concerns at a time when such expertise is more vital than ever.
The US AI Safety Institute (AISI) and Chips for America, both part of NIST, would be "gutted" by layoffs targeting probationary employees.
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