Title page 1

Contents 3

Executive Summary 2

Introduction 5

Background 8

Challenges in Operationalizing AI Guidance 8

CSET Harmonized Framework 9

Tailoring to Specific Organizational Needs 10

Operationalizing Guidance 11

Mapping Actions and Subjects 12

Stages of AI Adoption 13

Level of Implementation 15

Ownership Within the Organization 16

CSET's Guide to Operationalizing AI Systems 19

How to Navigate This Guide 20

Self-Assess 24

Define 27

Plan 31

Promote 34

Map 37

Assess 40

Acquire 43

Develop 46

Control 50

Protect 54

Test 58

Approve 62

Communicate 64

Deploy 67

Engage 69

Manage 72

Monitor 75

Respond 79

Improve 82

Conclusion 85

Authors 86

Acknowledgments 86

References 87

Tables 17

Table 1. Functional Teams and Their Role in Operationalizing AI Guidance 17

Table 2. Overview of the Topics Covered in CSET's Guide to Operationalizing AI (with links for navigation) 21

Figures 12

Figure 1. Overview of the Harmonization and Operationalization Process 12

Figure 2. The Stages of AI Adoption 13

Figure 3. Layout of the Each Implementation Step in This Guide 20