The Race Against Q-Day: How Quantum Computing Threatens Global Digital Security
A quantum computing breakthrough could soon shatter modern encryption, threatening global digital infrastructure from power grids to cryptocurrencies. Experts warn there's a one-in-three chance this 'quantum apocalypse' arrives before 2035, sparking an urgent race to implement quantum-resistant security.
NIST Staff Cuts Threaten Future of US AI Safety Institute
The US AI Safety Institute faces potential crisis as its parent organization NIST plans to lay off up to 500 employees, primarily targeting probationary staff. The cuts come at a critical time for AI safety research and could severely impact the government's ability to address emerging challenges in AI development and regulation.
NIST Mandates Quantum-Resistant Encryption Standards by 2030: ML-KEM to Replace RSA
NIST announces plans to phase out widely-used encryption algorithms like RSA by 2030, mandating transition to quantum-resistant standards like ML-KEM. Organizations have 6-7 years to upgrade their cryptographic systems before complete elimination of current public-key protocols by 2035.
Federal AI Adoption: Balancing Innovation with Privacy Act Compliance
U.S. federal agencies are navigating the delicate balance between leveraging AI's transformative potential and adhering to Privacy Act regulations. While some departments face scrutiny over data handling, successful AI implementations across government demonstrate the technology's capacity to enhance public services while maintaining privacy safeguards.
White House to Launch Smart Device Security Label Program in 2025
The U.S. government is introducing the Cyber Trust Mark program to help consumers identify secure IoT devices through QR code labels. Similar to Energy Star ratings, the initiative will require devices to meet NIST cybersecurity standards and receive certification from approved testing administrators.