Module 1.1.3 · Phase 1 Diagnosis · Step 1.1 Mandate & ScopeCore
Setup Context
What is the system, where does it run, and whom does it affect?
Records, once, what the AI system is, where it operates and whom it affects, so the modules that follow share one context.
What it does
You enter the domain, problem and output type, automation level, jurisdictions, protected attributes and stakeholders. A generative system also declares its grounding sources and language, which switches on the checks for grounded answers.
Why it matters
This step formally initiates the fairness assessment by defining the system under review, its intended use, and the organizational mandate for assessing fairness. It establishes accountability, clarifies which decisions and populations are in scope, and documents success criteria, ensuring fairness is treated as a governed obligation rather than an optional analysis.
Where it sits
- Mandate & Scope
- Business & Policy
- Context & Risk
- Fairness Gap Confirmation
- Call to Action
- Data Ingestion & Profiling
- Setup Context
How to use it
In the Fairness Navigator Beta
Work through the steps in order. Several modules open from the Navigator's steps and hand their results back.
On its own Live
Open 1.1.3 from the platform's Modules page and run it when your project needs it. Work is saved with the assessment.
After a Pulse reading Live
Start with a fast first read, then go deeper with the modules where it points.