The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking feedback on the future development of the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), with a focus on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into vulnerability management. The NVD has been a cornerstone of US government vulnerability data for over 20 years, providing standards-based information for cybersecurity risk analysis and compliance automation. As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, AI is creating new opportunities for automation and potentially transforming the way vulnerabilities are discovered and exploited1. NIST aims to leverage these advancements to enhance the NVD, but requires input from stakeholders to ensure the database remains relevant and effective. The integration of AI into vulnerability management has significant implications for regulatory compliance, particularly for entities like Intel, which must navigate shifting compliance requirements. So what matters to practitioners is that early engagement with NIST's initiative can provide a competitive advantage in navigating these changes.