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US NIST, OMB, Copyright, FTC snapshot

A dated literacy pack of major **US federal** reference points from the Topic 12 guide: | Body | What to read | Why | | ---- | ------------ | --- | | **NIST** | AI RMF 1.0 (Jan 26, 2023; NIST AI 100-1)—voluntary, rights-preserving, non-s...

What it is

A dated literacy pack of major US federal reference points from the Topic 12 guide:

BodyWhat to readWhy
NISTAI RMF 1.0 (Jan 26, 2023; NIST AI 100-1)—voluntary, rights-preserving, non-sector-specific risk managementShared Govern/Map/Measure/Manage vocabulary
OMBMemoranda index for federal information/AI governance & procurement guidanceHow agencies are told to buy/use AI
Copyright OfficeCopyright and AI initiative/reports hubTraining data, copyrightability of outputs, digital replicas
FTCPolicy statements libraryConsumer protection, competition, deceptive claims themes
White HouseAmerica’s AI Action Plan release (July 23, 2025)Innovation, infrastructure, diplomacy/security policy actions
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Visual Spec & Architecture Diagram

US agency snapshot dashboard (plain text): NIST (RMF/TEVV), OMB (agency guidance), Copyright Office (authorship themes), FTC (unfair/deceptive). One-line remit each. 'Snapshot literacy—check primary sources'.

Educational Focus: Organizes US alphabet soup for learners.

Why it matters

CRS R48555 characterizes much US private-sector AI oversight as sectoral/agency-based plus voluntary measures, with states also active—different from the EU’s horizontal AI Act. Literacy prevents “one US AI law” myths.

How it works (plain)

  1. Risk management: Use NIST RMF (+ GenAI Profile in Course 18) for process discipline.
  2. Federal operators/buyers: Track OMB memoranda applicable to agency AI.
  3. IP: Follow Copyright Office Parts (Part 1 digital replicas Jul 31, 2024; Part 2 copyrightability Jan 29, 2025; Part 3 training pre-publication May 9, 2025 per copyright.gov/ai).
  4. Market conduct: Watch FTC statements/enforcement posture (e.g. generative AI competition joint statement Jul 23, 2024 listed in policy library; newer AI-related statements appear over time—check the live library).
  5. Executive strategy: Read the 2025 AI Action Plan pillars (accelerating innovation; building AI infrastructure; international diplomacy/security) as policy direction—not a statute.

Everyday example

A startup claiming “FTC-approved AI” is a red flag—FTC issues policy/enforcement, not product seals of the sort marketers invent.

Try it

Open copyright.gov/ai and write three bullet topics the Office is studying. Open FTC policy statements and note one AI-related item’s date.

Myths

⚠️ Myth: NIST RMF is mandatory for all private companies.
✓ Reality: It is voluntary (though often referenced in contracts/policy).
⚠️ Myth: The AI Action Plan replaces statutes.
✓ Reality: It directs federal policy actions; Congress/agencies/states still matter.

Sources