National Institute of Standards and Technology AI 100-5, A Plan for Global Engagement on AI Standards, outlines a strategic approach for advancing international collaboration in the development of AI standards. The publication emphasizes the importance of aligning technical standards, risk management practices, and governance frameworks across countries to promote innovation while safeguarding trust, safety, and human rights. It identifies key priorities such as strengthening U.S. participation in international standards bodies, fostering public–private partnerships, promoting interoperability, and supporting capacity-building efforts worldwide. The report underscores that AI is inherently global, requiring coordinated engagement to address shared challenges like bias, security, transparency, and accountability. Ultimately, NIST AI 100-5 ...