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Securing AI Systems: Experts Consider Research Priorities at April Event
Program News
Experts in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence recently gathered at the National Academies to examine AI security, how existing cybersecurity tools and practices can be adapted, and emerging risks in high-impact applications such as scientific research, drug discovery, and financial services. Speakers from various organizations including Microsoft, Meta, Qualcomm, and Security Superintelligence Labs explored priorities as the use of AI-enabled systems increases.
Supporting Responsible Innovation of Synthetic Cells
Announcement
Synthetic cell technology has the potential to offer innovative solutions in health, environmental sciences, agriculture, and manufacturing. A new National Academies report examines how this emerging field can advance and makes recommendations to ensure research develops in ways that are safe, secure, and responsive to societal needs while managing uncertainty and risk.
Transforming Transportation: Leveraging the Power of Artificial Intelligence, Digitalization, and Automation
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AI, automation, digitalization, and advanced data systems are driving rapid change in the transportation industry. A new publication from the National Academies’ Transportation Research Board highlights key trends shaping the transportation landscape and identifies opportunities for research, collaboration, and innovation across the public and private sectors.
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- National Academies Welcome Inaugural Cohort of Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship Fellows Feb 2, 2026 News Release
- National Academies Respond to OSTP Request for Information on Accelerating the U.S. Research Enterprise Jan 20, 2026 Feature Story
- DOE Should Develop AI-Based Foundation Models Fused with Traditional Computational Methods to Bring Paradigm Shift to Scientific Discovery Dec 16, 2025 News Release
- Gulf Research Program Awards Over $2.7 Million to Support Workforce Development for the Energy Transition Dec 4, 2025 News Release
- National Academies and Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences Partner on Precision Medicine Workshops Dec 4, 2025 Feature Story
- Conference Highlights Scientific Cooperation in the Americas Oct 1, 2025 Feature Story
- NAS President Marcia McNutt Addresses AAAS Meeting in Boston Feb 19, 2025 Feature Story
- National Academies Add Philanthropists to Their Long-Standing Brain Trust of Government, University, and Industry Leaders Sep 18, 2024 News Release
- Why Experts Are Calling for a New Strategy to Improve U.S. Access to Semiconductors ― The Technology that Underpins Artificial Intelligence Sep 16, 2024 Feature Story
- Defense Department Should Invest in Leap-Ahead Semiconductor Technologies, Work to Reshore Production Capabilities, and Strengthen Industry and Interagency Engagement, Says New Report Aug 28, 2024 News Release
- The Current Status and Future Direction of High-Magnetic-Field Science and Technology in the United States — New Report Aug 13, 2024 Media Advisory
- Report Lays Out Road Map to Transform Understanding of RNA and Invest in RNA Science and Biotechnology Mar 21, 2024 News Release
- U.S. Should Build Out Secure ‘Cyber Interstate’ and Other Infrastructure to Support Smart Manufacturing and Circular Economy Efforts, Says New Report Dec 12, 2023 News Release
- Tackling Inequities in Emerging Technologies May 4, 2023 Feature Story
- Deficient Facilities Adversely Affect National Institute of Standards and Technology's Mission, With Economic, National Security, and Safety Impacts, Says New Report Feb 7, 2023 News Release
- Maintaining U.S. Global Leadership in Science and Technology Requires Greater Focus on Strengthening Innovation, Not Solely on Restricting Access to Specific Technologies Sep 29, 2022 News Release
- Automated Research Workflows Are Speeding Pace of Scientific Discovery; New Report Offers Recommendations to Advance Their Development May 10, 2022 News Release
- Driverless Motor Vehicles: Not Yet Ready for Prime Time Sep 30, 2021 Perspectives
- More Strategic Approach Needed for Coast Guard to Exploit Advancements in Unmanned Systems Technology Nov 12, 2020 News Release
- Co-Chairs Appointed to Lead New National Science, Technology, and Security Roundtable Oct 15, 2020 News Release
- Decoding the Unspoken Ways We Communicate Aug 31, 2020 Feature Story
- To Maintain Leadership in Plasma Science, U.S. Should Increase Interagency Coordination and Collaboration May 28, 2020 News Release
