MITRE AI Maturity Model

Strategic roadmap for AI transformation

The MITRE AI Maturity Model is a structured framework with 6 pillars and 20 dimensions that helps you assess your AI implementation maturity and systematically improve it. It provides a clear path from initial AI adoption to optimized, enterprise-wide AI usage.

Understanding the Framework

The MITRE AI Maturity Model provides a comprehensive assessment framework for evaluating and advancing your organization's AI capabilities. Developed by leading researchers, it offers actionable guidance for AI transformation.

6
Core pillars
20
Assessment dimensions
5
Maturity levels

The Six Pillars

1. Ethical & Responsible Use

Fairness, transparency, accountability in AI systems. Bias mitigation and ethical guidelines.

2. Strategy & Resources

AI vision, roadmap, budget allocation. Executive sponsorship and investment planning.

3. Organization

Team structure, roles, skills. Change management and cultural transformation.

4. Technology Enablers

Infrastructure, tools, platforms. MLOps and deployment capabilities.

5. Data

Data quality, governance, accessibility. Data pipelines and management.

6. Performance & Application

Model performance, monitoring, business impact. Continuous improvement processes.

Five Maturity Levels

Level 1: Initial

Ad-hoc AI initiatives. Limited coordination. Experimental projects.

Level 2: Developing

Defined processes emerging. Some standardization. Pilot programs expanding.

Level 3: Defined

Documented standards. Consistent practices. Governance established.

Level 4: Managed

Metrics-driven. Quantitative management. Performance optimization.

Level 5: Optimizing

Continuous improvement. Innovation culture. Industry leadership.

FAQ

What is the MITRE AI Maturity Model? +
The MITRE AI Maturity Model is a structured framework with 6 pillars and 20 dimensions that helps you assess your AI implementation maturity and systematically improve it. It provides a clear path from initial AI adoption to optimized, enterprise-wide AI usage.
What are the 6 pillars? +
The 6 pillars are: 1) Ethical and Responsible Use, 2) Strategy and Resources, 3) Organization, 4) Technology Enablers, 5) Data, and 6) Performance and Application. Each pillar contains specific dimensions for comprehensive AI assessment.

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