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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.
TL;DR
- 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.