What is the NIST AI RMF?

• A. A framework that assists organizations in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risk in AI systems.
• B. A framework for incident response planning.
• C. A framework for software licensing compliance.
• D. A framework for marketing AI products.

Answer: (A)

Managing risks in AI systems across their entire lifecycle is what the NIST AI RMF guides. It provides a structured approach for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with AI, helping organizations establish governance, select appropriate controls, and ensure trustworthy outcomes. The framework emphasizes safety, security, privacy, fairness, and accountability, aligning AI activities with existing risk-management practices so risks are understood and kept within acceptable levels. It is not about incident response planning, software licensing compliance, or marketing AI products, which lie outside the risk-management focus of this framework.