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Credo AI and Booz Allen: Transforming AI Governance for Federal Agencies

Credo AI and Booz Allen Hamilton are launching a series of Jumpstart offerings designed to make effective AI governance more accessible and scalable for agencies across the U.S. government.

September 30, 2024
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Today, Credo AI is thrilled to share that together with Booz Allen Hamilton, we are introducing a series of Jumpstart offerings designed to make effective AI governance more accessible and scalable for agencies across the U.S. government. 

As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize government operations, ensuring effective governance isn't just a regulatory obligation—it’s a critical factor in maximizing AI’s potential for impact. At Credo AI, we believe AI governance should go beyond mere compliance and serve as a driver of innovation and responsible deployment. 

Through our partnership with Booz Allen, we remain committed to equipping federal agencies with the tools and expertise they need to navigate the complex AI landscape with confidence.

"Credo AI’s work with Booz Allen Hamilton offers a powerful opportunity to embed trust and responsible AI governance into the fabric of public service across all of the government’s diverse use cases. Our Federal AI Inventory Jumpstart Offerings will empower agencies to streamline their AI lifecycle governance, help easily catalog AI use cases, assess risks, and comply with the new Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidelines.

For smaller agencies or those managing high-priority or sensitive use cases, the AI Governance Limited Use Case Jumpstart offers a scalable way to pilot AI governance processes across diverse departments before expanding." - Graham Gilmer, Senior Vice President and Lead for Booz Allen’s Defense AI business. 

Automating AI Governance in the Federal Space

For many agencies, AI governance is hindered by manual processes—spreadsheets and static documents that are error-prone and lack real-time visibility into AI deployments. In today’s fast-paced environment, governance must be dynamic and collaborative to truly scale. 

Done right, governance not only ensures compliance but also accelerates mission-critical AI initiatives.

Credo AI offers a centralized, automated solution for AI lifecycle governance. We provide federal agencies with a flexible, scalable system that features:

  • A centralized registry of AI use cases,
  • Automated risk assessments,
  • Policy-based governance, and
  • Standardized reporting to meet regulatory requirements.

Available as both an on-premise or SaaS offering, our platform supports agencies in implementing appropriate controls and guardrails specific to their AI use cases. Whether utilizing our standardized policy packs for common regulations or developing custom ones, federal agencies can tailor the platform to meet their unique needs.

Supporting Federal AI Governance with Jumpstart Offerings

AI governance is not one-size-fits-all, and federal agencies often vary in their maturity and approach to AI adoption. To address this, we’ve launched a range of Jumpstart offerings that allow agencies to kickstart their AI governance journey, from inventory management to specialized use case governance.

AI Inventory Jumpstart

A comprehensive inventory of AI use cases is vital to avoid ethical, financial, and legal risks. With new guidelines from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), U.S. federal agencies are now required to catalog their AI use cases annually, reporting safety-impacting and rights-impacting uses to OMB, and making certain details public.

Our AI Inventory Jumpstart, powered by Credo AI’s platform, simplifies this process. Agencies can easily catalog their AI use cases, assess risks, and generate the necessary reports for OMB compliance, reducing the burden of manual data collection.

AI Governance Limited Use Case Jumpstart

For agencies with federated AI use cases spread across various departments, maintaining consistent governance can be a challenge. The AI Governance Limited Use Case Jumpstart is designed to help smaller teams manage high-priority or sensitive AI use cases, balancing regulatory requirements with confidentiality needs.

This offering leverages Booz Allen’s governance and compliance expertise, alongside Credo AI’s platform, to offer a tailored governance solution for specific use cases, making it ideal for agencies looking to pilot AI governance processes before scaling across their portfolio.

Future-Proofing AI Governance

The complexity of AI ecosystems will only grow as agencies expand their AI capabilities. It is crucial to establish a coherent governance strategy now to avoid what we call “governance debt,” similar to technical debt. By delaying the implementation of robust governance frameworks, organizations risk falling behind and facing significant challenges in managing AI responsibly.

Through our partnership with Booz Allen, Credo AI offers federal agencies a comprehensive toolkit for AI governance, enabling advanced risk assessments, continuous monitoring, and tailored strategies for specific ethical and regulatory challenges.

Our platform also provides critical visibility across an agency’s entire AI ecosystem. We believe that you cannot govern what you cannot see. Credo AI empowers agencies to map, measure, and monitor the risks of their AI initiatives from a single, centralized platform.

Driving Responsible Innovation with Credo AI and Booz Allen

Good intentions aren’t enough to guarantee good outcomes. At Credo AI, we are not only advising on AI governance but also practicing it ourselves. As we continue to partner with federal agencies, we look forward to building a future where AI serves the public interest responsibly, ethically, and securely. By jumpstarting AI governance today, we pave the way for innovative and responsible AI solutions tomorrow.

If you would like to learn more about our AI governance solutions for the public sector, request a demo here.

DISCLAIMER. The information we provide here is for informational purposes only and is not intended in any way to represent legal advice or a legal opinion that you can rely on. It is your sole responsibility to consult an attorney to resolve any legal issues related to this information.