The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched the Assessing Risks and Impacts of AI (ARIA) program to evaluate AI capabilities and effects.

ARIA aims to assess AI technologies' validity, reliability, safety, security, privacy, and fairness in real-world scenarios.

The program follows significant announcements by NIST, including the Executive Order on trustworthy AI and the U.S. AI Safety Institute's strategic vision.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized the importance of understanding AI's societal implications and the mission to mitigate risks and maximize benefits.

Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology, Laurie E. Locascio, stated that ARIA will address evolving AI needs and collaborate with the research community.

ARIA builds on the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, focusing on measuring risks and developing methodologies to assess AI systems' performance.

The program will evaluate AI systems in real-world settings to provide a comprehensive understanding of their impacts.

The outcomes of ARIA will support NIST's efforts to establish safe, secure, and trustworthy AI systems.