2026 TIME100 AI: How Arvind Raman is shaping AI testing, standards and safety in the US

Indian-origin technology policy expert Arvind Raman has been recognised in TIME100 AI 2026 for his work on artificial intelligence standards, evaluation and safety in the United States. As acting head of the US Center for AI Standards and Innovation and a director at NIST, Raman helps assess advanced AI systems, their capabilities and potential risks. His career highlights an emerging field beyond AI development, where technology, public policy, cybersecurity and risk assessment intersect to shape how powerful AI is tested and deployed.