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Journal Article

Robust AI Security and Alignment: A Sisyphean Endeavor?

Published: May 14, 2026
Citation: IEEE Security & Privacy vol. 24, no. 3, (May-June 2026) pp. 52-58

Planning Note (06/09/2026):

NIST Mathematical Proof Supports Transition to a Continuous-Monitor-and-Update Security Model for AI Systems describes the significance of this new technical article from NIST's Apostol Vassilev.


Author(s)

Apostol Vassilev (NIST)

Abstract

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence; Weapons; Nuclear Weapons; Filtering; Filters; Circuits And Systems; Contacts; Radio Access Networks; Regional Area Networks; Videos; Video Equipment; Less Than Or Equal; Proof Of Theorem; Set Of Rules; Robust System; Finite Set; Broader Implications; Good And Bad; Intelligence Agencies; Binary String; Result Of Theorem; Human Language; Artificial Intelligence Systems; String Length; Cognitive Reasoning; Real Life Systems; Context Window; Adversarial Robustness; Information Theoretic Security; Chatbot
Control Families

None selected

Documentation

Publication:
https://doi.org/10.1109/MSEC.2026.3678214
Preprint (arXiv.org)

Supplemental Material:
NIST news article

Document History:
05/14/26: Journal Article (Final)

Topics

Security and Privacy

general security & privacy

Technologies

artificial intelligence

Applications

mathematics