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NIST

The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a preliminary draft of its Cyber AI Profile for a 45-day comment period, after which NIST will develop the initial public draft for release next year. The Cyber AI profile focuses on securing AI systems, enhancing AI-enabled cyber defense, and protecting against AI-enabled cyberattacks. The publication is intended to help organizations use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 to ensure secure adoption of AI.

From "Draft NIST Guidelines Rethink Cybersecurity for the AI Era"
NIST (12/16/25)
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The Washington Post

An analysis of jobs market data by CompTIA found a 4% unemployment rate for tech jobs in November. The number of tech industry workers fell by more than 6,800 from October to November, while the number of tech workers across industries declined by 134,000. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and market intelligence firm Lightcast revealed a drop in tech job postings of more than 31,800 during that period.

From "A 'Recession' Is Arriving for People Who Want Jobs in Technology"
The Washington Post (12/17/25) Danielle Abril
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The Wall Street Journal

President Trump signed into law legislation granting new powers to screen and restrict U.S. investment in Chinese technology firms, particularly those involved in dual-use technologies with military or surveillance applications. Part of the National Defense Authorization Act, the law expands on a 2023 executive order and allows mandatory reporting, blocking of transactions, and sanctions under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The measures target entities in China, Hong Kong, and Macau, including state-owned firms and businesses linked to Communist Party officials.

From "U.S. Clamps Down on Investment in Chinese Tech Companies"
The Wall Street Journal (12/18/25) Anvee Bhutani
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Computing

The new Women in Tech Taskforce, led by U.K. Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology Liz Kendall (pictured), will advise the U.K. government on improving diversity in the tech industry, and work to identify and dismantle the barriers women face in education, training, and career progression. The taskforce also will help shape policy to be implemented by government and industry to ensure sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the tech industry.

From "U.K. Government Launches Women in Tech Taskforce"
Computing (12/16/25) Kelsey Rees
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Reuters

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has signed agreements with 24 companies, including Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, Oracle, and OpenAI, to advance the Genesis Mission, a program leveraging AI to accelerate scientific research and strengthen U.S. energy and security capabilities. Partners will provide cloud infrastructure, high-performance computing, AI models, and specialized tools for applications in nuclear energy, quantum computing, robotics, and supply chain optimization.

From "DOE Signs AI Collaboration Deals with Big Tech for Genesis Mission"
Reuters (12/18/25) Kritika Lamba
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ACM Media Center

In a new TechBrief, ACM's Technology Policy Council calls for rigorous audit and governance practices for automated speech recognition (ASR) technologies, as well as guidelines to ensure they are inclusive and accessible. Said TechBrief co-author Allison Koenecke of Cornell Tech, “Once we appreciate how critical it is that these applications function as intended, we come to realize the value of human oversight in how ASR is developed and deployed."

From "ACM Calls for Urgent Review of Speech Recognition Technology"
ACM Media Center (12/18/25)
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