NIST proposes immediate government steps to promote U.S. leadership on tech standards

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has released for public comment a “roadmap” for the government to promote continued U.S. leadership in developing international standards on critical emerging technologies, including increased research and reducing barriers to stakeholder participation in standards-writing efforts.

“The U.S. Government (USG) is committed to standards development processes built on transparency, shared private and public sector leadership, and stakeholder engagement that reflects the U.S. commitment to free and fair market competition in which the best technologies...