Computing Research, Technologies, and Systems Program Area
This program area addresses the technical foundations and policy dimensions of computing technologies and systems, with a focus on increasing U.S. resilience and security. Our work spans computer science and engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum information science, and human-technology systems.
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News and Updates
Digital Overview: Implications of AI for Cybersecurity
Update
Our new rapid expert consultation examines how AI is reshaping cybersecurity and expanding capabilities for both attackers and defenders. Explore the digital overview, which presents near-term risks, long-term opportunities, and a range of policy and research options to strengthen the nation’s cybersecurity.
Making Machine Learning Safer in High-Stakes Settings
Feature Story
Machine learning, a key enabler of artificial intelligence, is increasingly used for applications like self-driving cars, medical devices, and advanced robots that work near humans, all contexts where safety is of critical importance. A recent report and webinar explored how to improve the performance and safety of machine learning in these settings.
Confronting Core Problems in Cybersecurity
Feature Story
Cyberattacks are causing growing disruption for governments, businesses, and individuals. In a recent interview, John Manferdelli, who chairs the National Academies’ Forum on Cyber Resilience, shared his insights on the threat landscape, the underlying “hard problems” in cybersecurity, and the forum’s work to steer the nation’s cyber systems toward greater resilience.
Our Expertise
The Computing Research, Technologies, and Systems program area brings together the nation’s foremost experts to provide authoritative advice to the nation on vital issues surrounding computing technologies and human–systems integration. Our work encompasses the technical, policy, and societal implications of emerging technologies, from the impact of artificial intelligence on the U.S. workforce to critical needs for cyber resilience.
Our studies provide actionable advice for those engaged at the forefront of computing innovation, complemented by forums and workshops that foster ongoing dialogue on the complex and timely issues shaping these technologies, policies, and societal outcomes.
Statement of Task
Addresses the technical foundations, national resilience, and public policy dimensions of computing technologies and systems. Topic areas include computer science and engineering, artificial intelligence, robotics, cyber infrastructure, wired and wireless communications networks, software, cybersecurity and privacy, quantum information science, and human-technology systems.
Contributors
Staff
Jon Eisenberg
Lead
Shenae Bradley
Tho Nguyen
Gabrielle Risica
Emanuel Robinson