MAP 1

NIST AI RMF / Context is established and understood.

Before doing anything else, the team pins down where and why the AI system will be used and who it will affect, setting the stage for every later decision.

Think of it likeBefore rearranging the furniture, walking through the whole room to see where the doors, outlets, and walkways are, so the plan fits the space you actually have.

In plain English

Start by understanding exactly what job the AI tool is for, where it will be used, and who it will touch, so every choice after that makes sense for your situation.