NIST launches competition for new institute to assist manufacturers with AI

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has announced a competition for up to $70 million in grants to establish and operate a new research institute focused on the use of artificial intelligence to improve the resiliency of U.S. manufacturing operations.

“This new Manufacturing USA institute will strengthen the U.S. economy by helping manufacturers make smart use of AI to boost their productivity and increase their resilience in the face of supply chain disruptions and other unexpected events,” said NIST...