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GOVGOV-001 — Accountability Framework Gaps

Safety Benchmarks Lag Behind Performance Metrics in AI Evaluation

3/5Sector: OtherGeography: GlobalStage: DevelopIngested: —

Executive Summary

AI systems are routinely assessed for capability but lack equivalent rigorous benchmarks for detecting harmful behaviours, leaving critical risks unmeasured. Regulators and boards cannot assure safety compliance where no validated evaluation standards exist.

Domain

Governance & Compliance

Blindspots in accountability, regulatory compliance, ethics, risk management, data governance, and audit.

Source

MIT AI Risk Repository — Risk Sources and Risk Management Measures in Support of Standards for General-Purpose AI Systems (Gipiškis2024) ↗

https://airisk.mit.edu/

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