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technology5 days ago•4 min saved

NIST kicks off security-first standards drive for autonomous AI agents

NIST launches the AI Agent Standards Initiative through its CAISI to develop industry-led standards and protocols that build public trust and enable an interoperable, secure ecosystem for autonomous AI agents. The effort includes an RFI on AI agent security due March 9 and a draft concept on software/AI agent identity and authorization due April 2, reflecting growing adoption of AI agents and ongoing concerns about safety and security across industries.

via Federal News Network|

#agentic-ai #ai #ai-standards

science2 months ago•2 min saved

Colorado Windstorm Disrupts U.S. Official Time by Microseconds

A power outage at NIST in Boulder caused a disruption in atomic clock operations, affecting internet time servers globally. Backup systems were activated, restoring accurate time within nanoseconds, but the incident highlights the critical role of atomic clocks in modern technology like GPS and financial systems.

via WRAL|

#atomic-clock #colorado-fire-weather #internet-disruption

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

NIST and Partners Advance AI Security in Critical Infrastructure

NIST is investing $20 million to establish two centers in collaboration with MITRE to advance AI technology solutions in U.S. manufacturing and critical infrastructure cybersecurity, aiming to strengthen American leadership and innovation in AI.

via National Institute of Standards and Technology (.gov)|

#ai #cybersecurity #innovation

science2 months ago•2 min saved

Boulder Power Outage Disrupts Atomic Clock, NIST Assures Time Integrity

A power outage caused by preemptive shutdowns in Boulder temporarily affected the NIST F-4 atomic clock, resulting in a minimal 4 microsecond drift in time measurement, but the system's redundancies ensure no significant impact on global timekeeping or critical industries.

via CBS News|

#atomic-clock #boulder #nist

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

NIST Develops New Cybersecurity Guidelines for AI Security

NIST has released a draft of its Cyber AI Profile to guide organizations in securely adopting AI by focusing on securing AI systems, enhancing AI-enabled cyber defense, and preventing AI-driven cyberattacks, with public feedback sought to refine the framework.

via National Institute of Standards and Technology (.gov)|

#ai-cybersecurity #ai-risks #cyber-ai-profile

technology6 months ago•4 min saved

NIST Launches Standard for Lightweight Cryptography in Small Devices

NIST has finalized a new lightweight cryptography standard based on Ascon algorithms to protect small, resource-constrained devices like IoT gadgets, RFID tags, and medical implants from cyberattacks, offering various options for encryption, hashing, and future expandability.

via National Institute of Standards and Technology (.gov)|

#ascon-algorithms #cybersecurity #iot-security

science7 months ago•4 min saved

Global Breakthroughs in Atomic Clocks Redefine the Second with Unprecedented Precision

NIST has developed the most precise atomic clock using aluminum ions, measuring time with unprecedented accuracy to the 19th decimal place, which could revolutionize scientific research, quantum technology, and geodesy.

via Rude Baguette|

#atomic-clock #nist #precision

science7 months ago•5 min saved

Global Team Unites Ultra-Precise Clocks to Redefine the Second

Researchers at NIST have developed the most precise atomic clock using aluminum ion technology, achieving 19-decimal accuracy and surpassing previous records in stability and accuracy, with potential applications in redefining the second, geodesy, and quantum physics research.

via Phys.org|

#aluminum-ion #atomic-clock #nist

science7 months ago•6 min saved

Global Collaboration Achieves Unprecedented Precision in Redefining the Second

Researchers at NIST have developed the most accurate atomic clock based on a trapped aluminum ion, achieving 19 decimal places of accuracy and surpassing previous records by 41%. The clock's enhanced stability and precision are due to improvements in the ion trap design, vacuum chamber, and laser stability, enabling new scientific research and potential redefinition of the second.

via National Institute of Standards and Technology (.gov)|

#accuracy #ion-clock #nist

science8 months ago•6 min saved

Quantum Entanglement Enables Truly Random Number Generation

Researchers at NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a public, verifiable quantum random number generator called CURBy, which uses quantum nonlocality and Bell tests to produce truly random numbers that are certifiable and traceable, marking a significant milestone in the use of quantum physics for secure and unbiased randomness generation.

via Phys.org|

#bell-test #nist #quantum-mechanics

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

"Breakthrough Fridge Design Accelerates Quantum Computing"

Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new prototype refrigerator that can achieve temperatures close to absolute zero much more quickly and efficiently than current models. This breakthrough could significantly reduce the time and cost associated with quantum computing and other scientific experiments requiring extremely low temperatures. The new design improves the efficiency of pulse tube refrigerators (PTRs) by preventing helium waste, potentially saving 27 million watts of power annually and reducing global energy costs by $30 million. The technology is expected to accelerate advancements in quantum computing and benefit the cryogenics industry.

via Livescience.com|

#energy-efficiency #nist #quantum-computing

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

"Breakthrough Fridge Design Accelerates Quantum Computing to Absolute Zero"

Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new prototype refrigerator that can achieve temperatures close to absolute zero much more quickly and efficiently than current models. This breakthrough could significantly reduce the time and cost associated with quantum computing and other scientific experiments requiring extremely low temperatures. The new design could save 27 million watts of power annually and reduce global energy consumption by $30 million. The technology is expected to benefit both the quantum computing and cryogenics industries.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#energy-efficiency #nist #quantum-computing

healthcaretech1 year ago•3 min saved

"Revolutionizing Glucose Monitoring: Using a Phone's Compass for Accurate Measurements"

Researchers at NIST have developed a method to use a smartphone's compass to analyze biomarkers in body fluids, potentially allowing for the monitoring and diagnosis of diseases. In a proof-of-concept study, they successfully measured glucose and pH levels in various liquids. The technique involves a small magnet embedded in a hydrogel strip that interacts with the smartphone's magnetometer. While more testing is needed for biological fluids, this innovation could lead to affordable and portable medical sensing capabilities, with potential applications in healthcare and environmental monitoring.

via Medscape|

#biomarkers #glucose-monitoring #healthcaretech

healthtech1 year ago•1 min saved

"Revolutionary Smartphone Compass Technique for High-Sensitivity Blood Glucose Measurement"

Researchers at NIST have developed a technique using the magnetometer in smartphones to measure blood glucose levels with high accuracy. By attaching a tiny well containing a solution and a strip of hydrogel to a cellphone, they were able to detect changes in magnetic field strength caused by the hydrogel's reaction to glucose or pH levels. This low-cost method could lead to the development of inexpensive glucose testing kits that can be attached to smartphones, potentially revolutionizing at-home blood glucose monitoring.

via The Indian Express|

#blood-monitoring #glucose-testing #healthtech

health-and-technology1 year ago•3 min saved

"Cellphone Compass Measures Vital Health Compounds: NIST Study"

Researchers at NIST have developed a technique that utilizes an ordinary cellphone magnetometer to measure the concentration of glucose and pH levels with high accuracy, using magnetized hydrogel test strips. This method has the potential to rapidly and inexpensively measure various biomedical properties for disease monitoring and environmental toxin detection. The proof-of-concept study demonstrated the ability to measure glucose concentrations as small as a few millionths of a mole, and future improvements could enable the detection of DNA strands, specific proteins, and histamines at extremely low concentrations. The technique offers an inexpensive way to conduct testing, even in resource-limited locations, and could have applications in fields such as healthcare, environmental science, and food and beverage production.

via NIST|

#biomedical-properties #glucose-monitoring #health-and-technology