In the past three years, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has made significant advancements across various fields, including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and environmental monitoring. Key achievements include establishing an AI Risk Management Framework, launching a new Manufacturing USA institute focused on AI, and supporting the CHIPS for America program with tens of billions of dollars in awards. NIST has also released post-quantum cryptography standards, updated the Cybersecurity Framework, and improved the nation’s cybersecurity posture. The institute has been instrumental in developing better ways to detect and mitigate hazards, such as through investigations of natural disasters and the development of guidance for community resilience. NIST’s work in quantum science has led to improvements in timekeeping, navigation, and quantum sensing, with potential applications in flood prediction, medical diagnostics, and communications technology. The institute has also made significant contributions to environmental monitoring, biomanufacturing safety, and the detection of illicit substances. Overall, NIST’s work has been crucial in supporting American companies, improving the economy, and enhancing the quality of life in the United States.
Keywords: post-quantum, quantum, measurement, standards, cybersecurity
