What's the difference between NIST AI RMF and OMB M-25-21/22?

NIST AI RMF (NIST AI 100-1 · Govern · Map · Measure · Manage) and OMB M-25-21/22 (federal AI risk-management + acquisition) are distinct cite-anchors. Planisphere's evidence record maps both controls for evaluator review; sufficiency remains evaluator-specific.

Do I need both NIST AI RMF and OMB M-25-21/22 in my record?

If both apply to your tool deployment, yes — and the record maps both controls in one artifact at no extra cost.

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NIST AI RMF vs OMB M-25-21/22.

Two regulatory anchors. Planisphere's evidence record maps both controls. This page is the comparison query's canonical destination.

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When to lead with NIST AI RMF.

Use NIST AI RMF as the primary anchor when the evaluator is shaped this way.

Audience. NIST AI 100-1 · Govern · Map · Measure · Manage.

Shape. diamond + pivot · 4-function cycle.

Where it lives in the record. The NIST AI RMF cite-anchor pins next to every artifact in ATTESTATION.json. See the NIST AI RMF brief for the field-level mapping.

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When to lead with OMB M-25-21/22.

Use OMB M-25-21/22 as the primary anchor when the evaluator is shaped this way.

Audience. federal AI risk-management + acquisition.

Shape. memorandum · folded corner.

Where it lives in the record. The OMB M-25-21/22 cite-anchor pins next to every artifact in ATTESTATION.json. See the OMB M-25-21/22 brief for the field-level mapping.

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Both at once.

The evidence record maps both anchors for review — you don't have to pick.

Planisphere's evidence record is multi-control by construction. NIST AI RMF and OMB M-25-21/22 are both keys in the record's requirement list; the same SHA-pinned, Merkle-rooted artifact gives both evaluators a shared review record.

The requirement list is open — add any standard the regulator names. See the full compliance-control register.

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