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As artificial intelligence increasingly becomes a part of daily life, the National Academies are advising the government on AI use, policy, ethics, and innovation. Explore our work, from making machine learning safer in high-stakes applications to setting standards for how AI is used in health and medicine.

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Integrating AI in Cancer Research and Care

Announcement

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform oncology, from discovering new biological targets to enhancing diagnostics and treatments. This publication provides an overview of discussions at a recent National Academies workshop about how to integrate AI into cancer care, exploring issues such as data security and patient privacy, patient safety, transparency of decision-making, and ethical use of AI.

Aug 3, 2026
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Federal Statistics Enters the Age of AI — Carefully

Program News

Federal statistics occupy a critical, but often unseen, place in public life. Produced and maintained with taxpayer dollars, these data are used to inform policy, guide business decisions, support research, and help people make daily choices in their lives and understand different things occurring in the country.

Jul 22, 2026

AI Will Elevate Near-Term Cybersecurity Risks but — with Investment and Coordination — Can Strengthen Cybersecurity in the Long Run

News Release

To counteract emerging cyberthreats posed by artificial intelligence, the baseline level of cybersecurity across society must rise — including stronger security practices, improved software quality, faster response to threats, and more effective sharing of cyberthreat intelligence, says a new rapid expert consultation from the National Academies.

Jun 24, 2026
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Featured work

The Agentic AI Revolution and its Impact on the on the Planning, Assessment, Investment, and Accelerated Transition to the Field of Department of War's Materials Science & Technology Enterprise

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Formation

Assessing and Navigating Biosecurity Concerns and Benefits of Artificial Intelligence Use in the Life Sciences

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Cyber Hard Problems

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Using Machine Learning in Safety-Critical Applications: Setting a Research Agenda

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed
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Facial Recognition: Current Capabilities, Future Prospects, and Governance

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Enhancing Coordination Between Land-Grant Universities and Colleges

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Biotechnology Capabilities for National Security Needs

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Protecting Critical Technologies for National Security in an Era of Openness and Competition

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Workplace Barriers, Solutions, and Policies for STEM and STEM Education Professionals and Postsecondary Students with Disabilities

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Evidence Synthesis and Evidence Generation in Food and Nutrition: A Meeting of Experts

Meeting of Experts

Completed

Featured Publications

Units

Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence Technologies and Emerging Impacts

Standing Committee

In Formation

Artificial Intelligence at the Nexus of Collaboration, Competition, and Change: A Workshop

Roundtable/Forum

Completed

Roundtable on Science and Welfare of Animals Involved in Research

Roundtable/Forum

Completed

Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication

Standing Committee

In Progress

Transformative Science and Technology for the Department of Defense: Standing Committee and Seminar Series

Standing Committee

In Progress

Computer Science and Telecommunications Board

Standing Committee

In Progress
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Aeronautics, Space, and Astronomy Program Area

Oversight Unit

In Progress
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Computing Research, Technologies, and Systems Program Area

Oversight Unit

In Progress
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Board on Human-Systems Integration

Standing Committee

In Progress

Biomedical and Health Sciences Program Area

Oversight Unit

In Progress
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