Towards a Framework for Characterizing the Behavior of AI-Enabled Cyber-Physical and IoT Systems

While Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning provide a pathway of new and exciting possibilities for AI-Enabled Cyber-Physical and Internet of Things systems, these technology solutions are not without challenges that may hinder adoption. We do not always understand why AI components behave in the way they do, nor can we always predict what they will do under new circumstances. In this paper, we discuss possible approaches for extending the NIST CPS Framework in a way that provides designers, operators and other stakeholders with a shared vocabulary and a collaborative framework allowing them to discuss, identify, express, and verify requirements on the behavior of AI-enabled Cyber-Physical and Internet of Things Systems.