AAT-32: Updating AI & Autonomous Technologies
Mechanisms exist to identify and implement continual improvements for deployed Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous Technologies (AAT).
Renumbered: Formerly AAT-10.14 in SCF 2025.4.
Code reused: In SCF 2025.4 and earlier, AAT-32 was Robotic Process Automation (RPA). That control is now AAT-42.
Control Question: Does the organization integrate continual improvements for deployed Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous Technologies (AAT)?
General (2)
| Framework | Mapping Values |
|---|---|
| ISO 42001 2023 | 5.2(d) 6.1.1 7.1 9.3.2(e) |
| NIST AI 100-1 (AI RMF) 1.0 | MANAGE 4.2 |
Capability Maturity Model
Level 0 — Not Performed
Practices are non-existent, based on the inability to demonstrate an implemented and operational capability. A reasonable person would conclude the control is not being performed.
Level 1 — Performed Informally
SCR-CMM Level 1 criteria definitions are not available for this control: ▪ A reasonable person would conclude this control requires a structured process. ▪ At this level of maturity, the "ad hoc" nature of performing a capability informally would indicate the intent of the control is not met due to a lack of consistency and formality.
Level 2 — Planned & Tracked
SCR-CMM Level 2 criteria definitions are not available for this control: ▪ A reasonable person would conclude a well-defined and standardized process is required. ▪ At this level of maturity, the “requirements-driven” nature of performing the control is focused on a localized and/or regionalized implementation, not uniform and consistent across the organization. ▪ Requirements are narrowly scoped for applicability and are primarily derived from compliance obligations (e.g., laws, regulations and contracts).
Level 3 — Well Defined
Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Technology (AAT) capabilities are standardized across the entity for applicability to People, Processes, Technologies, Data and/or Facilities (PPTDF) to ensure consistency for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist: ▪ Policies and standards associated with AAT domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function. ▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with AAT domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners. ▪ An Artificial Intelligence Governance (AIG) team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain AAT domain capabilities. ▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of AI governance, risk management and compliance operations (e.g., dedicated AI governance platform). ▪ The entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function, works with business stakeholders and process owners to appropriately scope and reasonably implement cybersecurity and data protection controls associated with AAT domain capabilities to address Minimum Compliance Requirements (MCR) (e.g., applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements) and Discretionary Security Requirements (DSR) (e.g., entity-required controls). ▪ An implemented and operational capability exists to integrate continual improvements for deployed AAT.
Level 4 — Quantitatively Controlled
Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 criteria definitions: ▪ There are no defined Level 4 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a quantitatively-controlled process is not necessary to operationalize this control. ▪ While it may be possible to develop “metrics-driven” capabilities for this control, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.
Level 5 — Continuously Improving
Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 or Level 4 (if available) criteria definitions: ▪ There are no defined Level 5 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a continuously-improving process is not necessary to operationalize this control. ▪ Level 5 capabilities should be considered “world-class” where the control builds on Level 4 capabilities, but are continuously improving through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Machine Learning (ML) technologies. ▪ While it may be possible to develop responsive capabilities for this control through the use of AI and/or ML technologies, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.
Assessment Objectives
- AAT-32_A01 continual improvements for deployed Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous Technologies (AAT) are identified.
- AAT-32_A02 identified continual improvements for deployed Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous Technologies (AAT) are implemented.
Evidence Requirements
- E-AAT-07 Artificial Intelligence Test, Evaluation, Validation & Verification (AI TEVV) Practices
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Documented evidence of Artificial Intelligence Test, Evaluation, Validation & Verification (AI TEVV) practices.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Autonomous Technologies Governance
Technology Recommendations
Micro/Small
- Change management program
- System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) governance / oversight
- Information Assurance (IA) Program
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) / autonomous technologies governance program
Small
- Change management program
- System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) governance / oversight
- Information Assurance (IA) Program
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) / autonomous technologies governance program
Medium
- Change management program
- System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) governance / oversight
- Information Assurance (IA) Program
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) / autonomous technologies governance program
Large
- Change management program
- System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) governance / oversight
- Information Assurance (IA) Program
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) / autonomous technologies governance program
Enterprise
- Change management program
- System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) governance / oversight
- Information Assurance (IA) Program
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) / autonomous technologies governance program