The National Institute of Standards and Technology
("NIST") has released its AI Risk Management Framework
("AI RMF") as a resource to reportedly assist
individuals, organizations, and society identify risks associated
with artificial intelligence ("AI").
On January 26, 2023, NIST released the first version of the AI RMF, along with the NIST AI RMF Playbook,
the AI RMF Explainer Video, the AI RMF Roadmap, the AI RMF
Crosswalk, and various Perspectives. NIST reports that the
framework is aimed to assist individuals, organizations, and
society better manage risks associated with AI.
The AI RMF seeks to promote trustworthy and responsible AI by
assisting organizations in their design, development, deployment,
and use of AI systems, taking into consideration both the potential
for AI to drive positive scientific advancements, but also the
potential risks associated that could negatively impact
individuals, groups, society, and the planet.