MITRE deployed its AI Assurance and Discovery Lab in March 2024 at its McLean, Virginia headquarters to evaluate risks in AI-enabled systems for federal agencies and private companies. The lab uses simulated environments, AI red teaming, and large language model evaluation to identify security, bias, and performance risks before agencies adopt AI systems.

The lab features configurable physical space accommodating up to 50 people in person and 4,000 via remote connections, tailored for specific mission scenarios. It offers capabilities including AI red teaming, large language model evaluation, human-in-the-loop experimentation, and assurance plan development. Federal agencies can bring their AI-enabled systems to the lab to assess whether systems perform effectively, consistently, and safely, and to test for harmful bias and security vulnerabilities. MITRE uses a proprietary AI Assurance Process consistent with existing engineering standards for risk assessment. The lab is intended for consequential applications including national security, healthcare, and transportation.