Is Govern: an AI RMF core function legally binding?

Q: Is Govern: an AI RMF core function legally binding?

Govern: an AI RMF core function is guidance in the United States. Voluntary guidance. Best practice, not obligation, until a contract or a regulator cites it. The cross cutting function: policies, accountability, culture and the people who own AI risk. It runs through the other three rather than beside them.

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Govern: an AI RMF core function

Is this legally binding?

Guidance. Voluntary guidance. Best practice, not obligation, until a contract or a regulator cites it.

The cross cutting function: policies, accountability, culture and the people who own AI risk. It runs through the other three rather than beside them.

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