NIST released a concept note on 7 Apr 2026 for an AI RMF Profile on Trustworthy AI in Critical Infrastructure, signalling binding-adjacent guidance for critical-infrastructure operators.
- Regulatory published
- Logged
- Cadence
- 180 days
- Next review
- 2026-10-16
Why this was logged
NIST RMF is the de-facto US AI governance reference point. A critical-infrastructure profile signals US federal readiness to enforce AI governance in sectors where ownership crosses regulator jurisdictions (FERC, NRC, DOT, CISA).
Review history
No reviews yet. First review scheduled for 2026-10-16.
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NIST output cycles are slow; the concept note → draft profile → final publication pathway typically runs 12-18 months. Review at 180 days to catch the draft-profile publication expected in Q3 2026.