NIST

NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) is a U.S. government agency that develops cybersecurity and AI governance frameworks widely adopted by enterprises and governments. Its Cybersecurity Framework and AI Risk Management Framework provide standardized approaches for identifying, assessing, and managing technology risks, making compliance more measurable and consistent across organizations. NIST standards carry significant weight in government contracts and regulated industries, making adherence important for enterprises seeking federal business or operating in compliance-heavy sectors.

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RegulatoryUS2026-05-05

Microsoft, Google DeepMind, and xAI Grant U.S. Government Pre-Release Access to Frontier AI Models

Microsoft, Google DeepMind, and xAI have each signed formal agreements with CAISI—the Center for AI Standards and Innovation at NIST—granting the U.S. government pre-release access to frontier AI models for national security evaluation. The agreements extend a program that previously covered only Anthropic and OpenAI, and align with directives in America's AI Action Plan. Developers provide model versions with safety guardrails removed so government evaluators can probe for national security risks, including in classified testing environments. CAISI has already completed more than 40 such evaluations, including models not yet publicly available.

Microsoft Google DeepMind xAI Anthropic OpenAI NIST United States pre-deployment evaluation national security frontier AI model evaluation AI Action Plan