AI/ML Head of federal AI testing lab resigns after three months July 20, 2026 Share By SC Staff The director of a key federal government AI testing lab, Chris Fall, is stepping down from his position just three months after taking the helm, according to a recent report by CyberScoop. Fall's departure from the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) was confirmed by a Department of Commerce spokesperson. NIST Director Dr. Arvind Raman will serve as acting director. CAISI has become a crucial hub for the federal government to assess potential cybersecurity and national security threats posed by AI systems. The center began working with companies like OpenAI and Anthropic early in the Trump administration to test their models for dangerous capabilities, including offensive hacking and assistance in developing weapons. Fall's short tenure comes as the White House has emphasized CAISI's role in evaluating frontier AI models and their potential to significantly alter current cyber capabilities. Fall previously held several other government positions, including roles at the Department of Energy and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Source: CyberScoop An In-Depth Guide to AI Get essential knowledge and practical strategies to use AI to better your security program. Learn More SC Staff Related AI benefits/risks Why context rules in the AI era David Mytton July 20, 2026 Teams need to know what the AI did, why it was allowed, and what stopped it from doing something worse? Application security More Mythos-like models are coming — what organizations can do now Laura French July 20, 2026 These capabilities may be impossible to contain, forcing defenders to contain their impact. AI/ML SoftBank leverages OpenAI for AI-driven cybersecurity patching service SC Staff July 17, 2026 SoftBank's "Patching as a Service" (PaaS), powered by a joint venture with OpenAI called SB OAI Japan, offers clients AI-infused remediation planning and vulnerability assessment. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe You can skip this ad in 5 seconds