The recent release of the National Institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST) guidance documents like the NIST 600-1 Risk Management Framework (RMF) Playbook for Gen AI, validate Prove AI’s vision that blockchain is uniquely suited to power AI governance applications, thanks to its immutable and tamper-proof nature. The document highlights blockchain’s vital role in enhancing AI governance by improving transparency, content tracking, and immutability. This recognition validates our belief that blockchain, particularly through cryptographic hashes, is one of the more efficient ways to ensure AI systems and underlying data can be secured and trustworthy for users. We are excited to have our vision validated, but this is just the start as we look to launch Prove AI. Prove AI offers a tamper-proof, serialized, and automated immutable source of truth for AI systems by leveraging our patent-pending blockchain for secure AI data management technology.
Leveraging Blockchain for Enhanced AI Governance
According to NIST, a world-trusted authority in technology standards, blockchain technology and its inherent ability to provide tamper-proof AI data provenance is recognized as a key technology to administer AI governance in the age of generative AI. NIST 600-1 specifies:
Prove AI is a next-generation AI governance platform for governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) that uses hybrid blockchain technology to provide greater security, control, and privacy using private blockchain and an added layer of assurance by leveraging trusted enterprise-grade blockchains. The immutable nature of the underlying blockchain technology ensures a secure and transparent record of AI decision-making processes, which is essential for effective auditing and version control. NIST’s focus on transparency and traceability in AI governance aligns seamlessly with blockchain-enabled Prove AI.
A previous draft version of NIST AI 600-1 (draft) specifically identifies and lists blockchain and cryptographic hashes as best-of-breed standards.
The draft was then later edited and updated to be more inclusive and broadening. The general concept of using tamper-proof technology to help properly manage inherent AI model, data, and provenance risks using blockchain-based technology was considered by NIST as a very viable method.
Blockchain infrastructure ensures that every action taken by our customers’ AI systems is recorded in an immutable ledger, making it tamper-proof and verifiable. This capability is essential for building trust with users, auditors, and regulators, as it provides clear evidence of compliance and governance standards. By leveraging blockchain, we enhance the security and transparency of Prove AI, making it more robust and trustworthy.
Unpacking NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework
NIST’s new AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) provides essential guidance for managing the risks associated with AI technologies. NIST 600-1 is a cross-sectoral profile of and companion resource for the AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) for Generative AI and is pursuant to President Biden’s Executive Order (EO) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. At Prove AI, we are fully aligned with these recommendations, ensuring our recently announced platform, Prove AI, is designed with robust risk management practices. The document offers insights into how risk can be managed across various stages of the AI lifecycle and for generative AI as a technology category. The AI RMF identifies almost 50 key risk subcategories and offers over 400 actions for mitigating these risks, providing a comprehensive roadmap for AI governance.
For example, the document suggests:
Our approach involved integrating these risk management principles into our Prove AI development lifecycle. By doing so, we proactively address potential issues related to data privacy, data provenance, AI model management, multi-party AI governance, and generative AI model output vulnerabilities. This alignment with NIST’s framework not only enhances the reliability of Prove AI but also ensures compliance with trusted global guidelines.
Addressing Generative AI Risks
NIST’s new guidance also includes specific measures for managing the risks associated with generative AI technologies, such as chatbots and AI-based content creation tools. These technologies have transformative potential but also pose unique challenges. Prove AI incorporates the best practices outlined in NIST’s guidance documents to mitigate risks related to generative AI. By utilizing smart contracts to automate governance policies, we can ensure that generative AI operates within responsible and legal boundaries. A key feature of Prove AI is the Prompt Playground. Prompt Playground provides a test bed for our users to experiment with any prediction and generative AI model registered on Prove AI that they have access to.
They can try out different combinations of model parameters and prompts. This enables providers to offer trial access to their models and ensure outputs adhere to the company policies, legal regulations, and responsibility to our society.
GRC Transparency and Accountability
Transparency and accountability are cornerstones of effective governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software in the age of generative AI. NIST’s guidance on promoting transparency in digital content altered by AI is a key area of focus for us. We believe that users have the right to know when they are interacting with AI-generated content and to trust the authenticity of digital information.
Our blockchain solutions provide unparalleled transparency into the decision-making processes of AI systems. By maintaining a tamper-proof record of AI operations, we ensure that any changes or actions taken by the AI are fully traceable and verifiable. This transparency is crucial for building public trust and ensuring compliance with ethical standards.
The Future of AI and Blockchain
The release of NIST’s new guidance documents marks a significant milestone in the evolution of GRC for AI and generative AI. We are excited to continue leading the way in integrating these guidelines into our AI and blockchain solution, Prove AI. Our ongoing research and development efforts are focused on exploring new frontiers and ensuring that we remain at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.
