AI Safety Organization Layoffs Threaten Critical Research
In a troubling turn of events, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) faces potential layoffs of up to 500 employees, casting a shadow over the future of vital AI safety initiatives.Recent reports suggest that the US AI Safety Institute (AISI), along with Chips for America, may bear the brunt of these cuts, disproportionately affecting early-career staff.
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