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NIST AI RMF · MAP
Map
“Establish context to frame risks. Categorize the AI system; identify intended purposes and potential harms.”
AI RMF 1.0, Function: Map
framingdatamodel
Type
function
Parent
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Sub-items
3
Sub-items
- MAP 1Context is establishedContext is established and understood; intended purposes, potentially beneficial uses, and harmful uses are defined.
- MAP 3Capabilities and limitationsAI capabilities, targeted usage, goals, and expected benefits and costs are examined.
- MAP 5Impacts on individuals & societyImpacts to individuals, groups, communities, organizations, and society are characterized.
Cross-framework relationships
Lattice uses an explicit, four-type vocabulary and refuses ‘equivalent.’ Each relationship below carries a rationale and an editorial reviewer credit.
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2- People & PlanetOECD · Dimension 1
OECD People & Planet provides classification dimensions that can inform NIST MAP context-setting; OECD does not prescribe risk responses.
Reviewer: Editorial: J. Mahmoud · Reviewed 2026-04-22 - Data & InputOECD · Dimension 3
OECD Data & Input characterization informs NIST MAP categorization of data provenance and quality.
Reviewer: Editorial: J. Mahmoud · Reviewed 2026-04-22
Version: 1.0 + Generative AI Profile (NIST AI 600-1)Last reviewed: 2026-04-30