Look for a clearly described task, the conditions under which it was tested, and evidence of the result. A polished demonstration can show a possibility without establishing that a tool works reliably for ordinary people in everyday circumstances.
Ask what was measured, what was left out, and whether the comparison is fair. If a claim concerns your own work, try a small approved example before drawing a conclusion. You do not need to dismiss innovation to be discerning. Good questions help you recognize the advances worth your attention.
Further reading
- AI Risk Management Framework
National Institute of Standards and Technology · Publication date not established
Context and limits
Guidance on assessing AI risks, protecting information and keeping people accountable for decisions.
The framework was released in January 2023 and its generative-AI profile in July 2024. These are the resources' release dates, not the webpage's publication date. Citing this guidance does not mean TideProof has been certified by NIST.
Sources explain the background. Examples and suggested next steps are TideProof's own guidance.