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This program area addresses the technical foundations and policy dimensions of computing technologies and systems, with a focus on increasing U.S. resilience and security. Our work spans computer science and engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum information science, and human-technology systems.

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Making Machine Learning Safer in High-Stakes Settings

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Machine learning, a key enabler of artificial intelligence, is increasingly used for applications like self-driving cars, medical devices, and advanced robots that work near humans, all contexts where safety is of critical importance. A recent report and webinar explored how to improve the performance and safety of machine learning in these settings.

Oct 20, 2025
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Confronting Core Problems in Cybersecurity

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Cyberattacks are causing growing disruption for governments, businesses, and individuals. In a recent interview, John Manferdelli, who chairs the National Academies’ Forum on Cyber Resilience, shared his insights on the threat landscape, the underlying “hard problems” in cybersecurity, and the forum’s work to steer the nation’s cyber systems toward greater resilience.

Aug 4, 2025
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Building a Resilient Digital Future — New National Academies Report

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The digital landscape that underpins modern life is rapidly evolving and outpacing efforts to keep cyber systems safe, secure, and resilient. A new report considers today’s hardest cyber problems and offers a guide for moving the U.S. to a more secure and trustworthy digital future.

May 15, 2025
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Fall 2025 Meeting of the Forum on Cyber Resilience

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The Fall 2025 meeting of the Forum on Cyber Resilience will address critical topics including the operational security and resiliency of cloud infrastructure, cyber defense at state and local levels, and C vs Rust, SW assurance, among other areas of importance.

Dec 4, 2026

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Transformative Science and Technology for Defense

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A recent National Academies workshop series explored critical emerging areas of research and how advances can be leveraged for U.S. competitiveness and national security. Watch discussions and learn key insights from each workshop in our new digital proceedings.

Jan 22, 2026

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Transformative Science and Technology for Defense - New Publication

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A recent National Academies workshop series explored critical emerging areas of research and how these breakthroughs can be leveraged to protect U.S. competitiveness and national security. Watch talk recordings and explore key insights from each workshop in our new digital proceedings.

Dec 31, 2025

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DOE Should Develop AI-Based Foundation Models Fused with Traditional Computational Methods to Bring Paradigm Shift to Scientific Discovery

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Foundation models are AI systems trained on vast amounts of data — often trillions of individual data points — and they are capable of learning new ways of modeling information and performing a range of tasks. A new National Academies report examines how the U.S. Department of Energy could use these models to potentially transform scientific discovery and innovation.

Dec 16, 2025

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Retraining Workers for the Age of AI

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As artificial intelligence is increasingly used across all sectors of the economy, a recent National Academies webinar explored how workers can learn new skills and adapt to how AI is changing the workplace.

Dec 1, 2025

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Making Machine Learning Safer in High-Stakes Settings

Feature Story

Machine learning, a key enabler of artificial intelligence, is increasingly used for applications like self-driving cars, medical devices, and advanced robots that work near humans, all contexts where safety is of critical importance. A recent report and webinar explored how to improve the performance and safety of machine learning in these settings.

Oct 20, 2025

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AI for Weather & Climate Forecasting

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Webinar Series

Sep 10, 2025

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Confronting Core Problems in Cybersecurity

Feature Story

Cyberattacks are causing growing disruption for governments, businesses, and individuals. In a recent interview, John Manferdelli, who chairs the National Academies’ Forum on Cyber Resilience, shared his insights on the threat landscape, the underlying “hard problems” in cybersecurity, and the forum’s work to steer the nation’s cyber systems toward greater resilience.

Aug 4, 2025

data and technology.

New Report Provides Peer Review of FAA Study on Seat Dimensions and Passenger Evacuation Efficiency

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Declining seat space for passengers on commercial airplanes, coupled with the growing prevalence of larger passengers in the U.S., has provoked concerns in recent years over the lack of regulations for seat dimensions and over whether there could be impacts on the speed of emergency evacuations.

Jul 1, 2025

Building a Resilient Digital Future — New National Academies Report

Media Advisory

The digital landscape that underpins modern life is rapidly evolving and outpacing efforts to keep cyber systems safe, secure, and resilient. A new report considers today’s hardest cyber problems and offers a guide for moving the U.S. to a more secure and trustworthy digital future.

May 15, 2025

Report Calls for Creation of National Information Clearinghouse for Cybercrime Data; Urges FBI to Adopt New System for Categorizing Cybercrimes

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There is an acute need for the U.S. to address its lack of overall governance and coordination of cybercrime statistics. A new National Academies report recommends the creation of a national information clearinghouse to bring together data and help establish connections to assist in criminal investigations.

Apr 17, 2025

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New AI and Climate Change Roundtable Launched by National Academies — First Public Meeting in May

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are convening a new roundtable to provide a multidisciplinary forum to foster discussions and coordination around emerging issues related to artificial intelligence and climate change, including ways to mitigate the impacts of AI’s energy consumption and climate effects, as well as AI applications for optimizing energy systems and aiding climate research.

Apr 9, 2025

AI Tools Can Enhance U.S. Biosecurity; Monitoring and Mitigation Will Be Needed to Protect Against Misuse

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A new National Academies report recommends ways for the U.S. to reap the benefits of artificial intelligence in biotechnology while minimizing risks that AI may be misused to develop harmful biological agents.

Mar 14, 2025

Rural Areas Offer Unique Opportunities for STEM Education, But Targeted Resources, Connectivity, and Training Needed

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Rural areas offer unique opportunities for science, technology, engineering, and math education. A new report offers a road map for increasing access to STEM learning experiences for students in rural communities and supporting STEM workforce development.

Dec 11, 2024

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U.S. Should Build Capacity to Rapidly Detect and Respond to AI Developments; New Report Identifies Workforce Challenges and Opportunities

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A new report examines how AI is likely to complement or replace human labor, reshape job markets, and influence workforce dynamics. To flexibly respond to advancements in AI, the U.S. should build capacity to detect and track developments to better inform workers, policymakers, and others.

Nov 21, 2024

FAA Should Modernize its Safety Practices to Manage Emerging Hazards and Support Adoption of New Technologies

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A new report explores how the Federal Aviation Administration can improve its safety risk management practices, foster a stronger safety culture in commercial aviation companies, and better position itself to oversee and regulate an industry facing transformative changes.

Aug 13, 2024

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Advances in Facial Recognition Technology Have Outpaced Laws, Regulations; New Report Recommends Federal Government Take Action on Privacy, Equity, and Civil Liberties Concerns

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A new report recommends ways for the federal government to address privacy, equity, and civil liberties concerns raised by some uses of facial recognition technology and provides guidance for responsible development and deployment of the technology.

Jan 17, 2024

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To Minimize Harms and Maximize Benefits of Social Media to Adolescent Health, New Report Recommends Setting Industrywide Standards, New Protections Against Harassment

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To minimize the harm of social media use on adolescents’ health while maximizing its benefits, a new report recommends setting industrywide standards and new protections against harassment, offering nearly a dozen recommendations for social media companies, Congress, the U.S. Department of Education, and others.

Dec 13, 2023

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