National standards and measurement body
NIST
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology develops measurement science, standards and guidance, including for cybersecurity and AI risk management.
Last reviewed 2026-08-22
- Geographic scope
- United States, International use of guidance
- Areas of work
- Risk management, Measurement, Standards, Evaluation
- Official website
- https://www.nist.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
Why it is relevant to AI governance
The NIST AI Risk Management Framework is a voluntary, widely cited process framework for identifying and managing AI risks. NIST also publishes profiles and guidance used beyond the United States.