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Head of Commerce Department’s AI safety arm resigns

The Hill
July 20, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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Head of Commerce Department’s AI safety arm resigns

Dr. Chris Fall, the director of the Commerce Department’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) is resigning after just three months in the role. The exit of Fall, who was appointed to head the AI safety organization in April, comes amid a fluctuation in the Trump administration’s AI policy. Staff at CAISI are directly…

Dr. Chris Fall, the director of the Commerce Department’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) is resigning after just three months in the role. The exit of Fall, who was appointed to head the AI safety organization in April, comes amid a fluctuation in the Trump administration’s AI policy. Staff at CAISI are directly…