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AI Risk Checklist
Describe a planned AI use case and receive a clear risk level, the factors behind it, and safeguards your team can apply.
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Risk summary
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Fictional example
Illustrative scenario only. Dates are fixed examples, not current deadlines. This is separate from your answers and is not a certification or approval.
Fictional Cedar Studio wants to draft public product descriptions with an AI assistant. Vendor retention is unresolved, so the human approval remains pending. Monitoring shows a possible routine after the team resolves the gaps.
AI Use Case Risk Assessment
Use case: Fictional Cedar Studio drafts public product descriptions.
Risk Level: LOW
This use case is assessed as LOW risk (score: 20/100). Errors are manageable and unlikely to cause significant harm. Standard operational practices should be sufficient.
Input Summary
- Use case type: Customer-facing content (support, marketing, communications)
- Data type: Public or non-sensitive data only
- Output usage: Final output after human review
- Harm potential: Medium — errors could cause confusion, rework, or frustration
- Review capacity: Yes — every output will be reviewed by a qualified person
Key Risk Factors
- Use Case (medium): Customer-facing content (support, marketing, communications) affects external stakeholders or business decisions.
- Output Usage (medium): Output is used directly, but human review provides a safety layer.
- Harm Potential (medium): Errors could cause confusion, rework, or frustration.
Recommended Safeguards
- Document the purpose and scope of this AI use case.
- Ensure reviewers are trained to spot common AI failure modes (hallucinations, bias, outdated info).
This checklist provides practical risk assessment guidance for AI usage. It is not legal advice and does not guarantee regulatory compliance. Review high-risk use cases with qualified professionals before deployment.
Important disclaimer
This toolkit provides practical operational guidance and templates for AI usage management. It is not legal advice, does not guarantee regulatory compliance, and should be reviewed by qualified professionals where appropriate.
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