2025-02-24 09:27:39.AIbase.15.6k
U.S. Artificial Intelligence Security Institute Faces Major Layoff Crisis
According to multiple media reports, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plans to lay off up to 500 employees, a decision that further threatens the newly established U.S. Artificial Intelligence Security Institute (AISI). Axios reported that AISI and the 'U.S. Chip Plan' will face 'significant' layoffs targeting probationary employees, who are typically new hires with one to two years of service. Bloomberg noted that some employees have already received verbal notifications of impending layoffs.