The source
NIST describes its AI Risk Management Framework as voluntary guidance for incorporating trustworthiness into AI design, development, use and evaluation.
NIST AI Risk Management Framework ↗
Source date: Framework released January 26, 2023. Reviewed October 20, 2026.
What this means for data owners
Treat a dataset evaluation as more than a file-quality check. Define the intended task, the relevant risks, the evidence to collect and the limitations of the results. A passing sample does not prove reliability in an unrelated workflow.
What it does not establish
This source does not value your dataset, establish a right to license it or confirm buyer demand. The practical implications above are editorial interpretation, not a statement of the source publisher’s commercial position.