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U.S. Launches TRAINS Taskforce for AI National Security Risks

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U.S. establishes TRAINS Taskforce to address AI national security risks. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s AI Safety Institute has launched the Testing Risks of AI for National Security (TRAINS) Taskforce, uniting experts from various federal agencies, including Defense, Energy, and Homeland Security. This initiative aims to identify and manage the national security implications of rapidly evolving AI technologies, focusing on areas such as cybersecurity and conventional military capabilities. The Taskforce will facilitate coordinated research, develop new AI evaluation methods, and conduct joint risk assessments to ensure safe and trustworthy AI innovation. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo emphasized the importance of this effort in maintaining American leadership in AI while safeguarding public safety and national security. The Taskforce is expected to expand its membership as it progresses.