NIST and MITRE Launch $20 Million AI Cybersecurity Initiative

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has partnered with MITRE to establish two new research centers focusing on artificial intelligence and its implications for cybersecurity in U.S. critical infrastructure. This initiative, announced on December 21, 2025, includes a $20 million investment aimed at enhancing the reliability of AI systems to better protect against cyber threats.