Institutions
Summary
Section titled “Summary”Specialized institutions are emerging to support AI governance and safety. This section covers:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| AI Safety Institutes | Government bodies for AI evaluation and research |
| Standards Bodies | Organizations developing technical standards |
Key Developments
Section titled “Key Developments”AI Safety Institutes (AISIs)
Section titled “AI Safety Institutes (AISIs)”A new institutional model emerging from 2023:
- UK AISI (November 2023) - First major national AI safety institute
- US AISI (February 2024) - Within NIST
- International network - Seoul Summit agreement for coordination
Standards Landscape
Section titled “Standards Landscape”Multiple bodies developing AI standards:
- ISO/IEC - International standards (ISO 42001 for AI management)
- IEEE - Technical and ethics standards (7000 series)
- CEN-CENELEC - EU harmonized standards for AI Act compliance
- NIST - US frameworks (AI RMF)
Relationship to Other Responses
Section titled “Relationship to Other Responses”Institutions support other response categories:
- Technical research - AISIs conduct safety research
- Governance - Standards inform regulation; institutes advise policy
- Coordination - International networks enable cooperation