RAI Toolkit Help

Feedback

We welcome feedback so that we can ensure this resource better tracks the needs and priorities of the DoD. The RAI Toolkit Team can be contacted via osd.pentagon.cdao.mbx.dod-rai-toolkit@mail.mil.

Instructions

Guest Accounts and Account Creation

The Toolkit can be used without an account, but inputs may be lost if browser cookies are deleted. To save your work securely and collaborate with others, we recommend creating an RAI Toolkit account.

• To create an account or sign in, click the blue "Sign in" button in the top right corner.
• Once signed in, you can manage account settings and sign out from the same menu.

Saving Your Work

If you are logged into an account, your inputs will be automatically saved.

If you are not logged in with an account, your inputs for a single project are temporarily stored using browser cookies. Warning: If cookies are cleared, your work may be lost.

If you are not logged in you can still export a local copy of your project by clicking the "Export" button on the left sidebar. This will download a JSON file to your device.

To resume work later, you can:

• Upload your saved JSON file to restore your project.
• Share the JSON file with others so they can view or continue the work.

The Toolkit does not store responses for guest users. Only locally saved files will preserve your work.

Continuing Your Work

If you have an account, click the RAI Toolkit button on the home page to continue your most recent project. Alternatively, click the My Projects button on the home page to view all your personal workspace projects and have the ability to navigate to your organization workspaces.

If you do not have an account, you can resume a previous project using the RAI Toolkit button or import work from yourself or others by uploading a saved JSON file and clicking the "Import" button on the left sidebar.

Starting a New Project

When creating a new project, you will be prompted to choose between two project types:

• Standard AI Project

  Guides you through customizable assessments and tools aligned with ethical standards across the AI lifecycle. Ideal for general AI projects focused on reliable design and deployment.

• Generative AI Project

  Tailored to address unique risks in generative AI, including specialized questions and tools like the Suitability, Feasibility, and Advisability Assessment to evaluate if GenAI is the right fit.

Click the "New Project" button to start a new project. You will see an option to select Standard AI or Generative AI once you begin the creation process.

Viewing the Responsibility Matrix within the Toolkit Project

Within a Toolkit Project, you can view the RASCI/Responsibility Matrix for each section by clicking the "Roles and Responsibilities" drop-down under the section heading.

Using the Filters in the Toolkit Project

To customize your project view, use the filters on the right sidebar:

• Toggle the "Gate" button to show only the most critical items.
• Use the "Project Role" and "Discipline" sections to filter items relevant to specific roles or disciplines.
• The "Active Filters" counter at the bottom shows how many filters are applied—clear them before applying new filters if needed.

Accessing the Tools

Click the blue links within the Toolkit Project to access tools, documentation, and overviews. Alternatively, you can browse the RAI Tools List by setting the appropriate filters.

Exporting as a PDF

You can generate a PDF of your responses at any time by clicking the "View PDF" button within Toolkit project.