NIST Launches AI Agent Standards Initiative as Autonomous AI Moves Into Production

The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology has launched the AI Agent Standards Initiative to craft technical standards for autonomous AI agents. Led by NIST’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation, the program targets interoperability, identity, and security challenges as agents move into enterprise and government use. It emphasizes industry‑led standards, open protocols, and coordination with federal agencies and international bodies. NIST has issued a request for information and is developing concept papers to guide secure agent deployment.

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