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# Add controls

# Add controls from control objective {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Add controls manually from published control objectives to an AI asset in AI Risk and Compliance. Use this task when controls were not automatically generated by a post-assessment action, or when you need to apply additional controls beyond those mapped through the impact assessment.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_grc_ai_gov.ai_risk_and_compliance_analyst

## About this task

Controls are typically generated and mapped to an AI asset automatically when an impact assessment is completed and marked as Closed complete. When controls are not generated automatically, or when additional governance controls are required beyond those mapped through the assessment, you can add them manually from published control objectives in the inventory. Adding controls creates active control records on the AI asset and makes them available for attestation. For more information about how controls are generated automatically, see [Assessment templates](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/t0PCxPupZs44JS1Ava6gpg "The AI Risk and Compliance application uses assessment templates to evaluate AI assets for risk, regulatory compliance, and ethical alignment.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAI Risk and Compliance Workspace.
2. Select the list ![]() icon.
3. Navigate to the AI asset inventory and open the AI asset record.
4. Navigate to Applies toControls.
5. Select Add controls from control objective.  
   The Add controls from control objective button appears only when an AI analyst is assigned to the AI asset record.
6. Choose the control objectives and select Add.  
   The corresponding controls are created and activated for the AI asset.

## Result

Controls are created and activated on the AI asset record. They are
now available for attestation and appear in the
Controls list under
Applies to.

## What to do next

To create attestations for the newly added controls, see
[Create control attestations for an AI asset](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/UOa9JTo3GOvSgif6eDgtYA "Create control attestations for AI assets to document the existence, implementation, and effectiveness of controls that govern behavior, data usage, performance, and risk posture. Attestations serve as formal evidence that the AI asset meets regulatory, ethical, security, and operational standards."). To remove or delete
controls from the AI asset, see
[Remove controls from an AI asset](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/7522RbGMeIcx0kx1QvlfOg "Remove associated controls from an AI asset to keep the inventory accurate and up to date. This step is essential to retire outdated or irrelevant controls without deleting their records.") and
[Delete controls from an AI asset](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/7EJttVDlJlz32pj3IFrURA "Delete controls from an AI asset to remove them permanently from the control table. This task confirms outdated or unnecessary controls are deleted.").
**Related concepts**   

* [Manage controls using AI Risk and Compliance](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/z5BfYO773DFIc6MDEEVEZA "You can add, remove, and delete controls for an AI asset using the AI Risk and Compliance.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Remove controls from an AI asset](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/7522RbGMeIcx0kx1QvlfOg "Remove associated controls from an AI asset to keep the inventory accurate and up to date. This step is essential to retire outdated or irrelevant controls without deleting their records.")
* [Delete controls from an AI asset](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/7EJttVDlJlz32pj3IFrURA "Delete controls from an AI asset to remove them permanently from the control table. This task confirms outdated or unnecessary controls are deleted.")
* [Create control attestations for an AI asset](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/UOa9JTo3GOvSgif6eDgtYA "Create control attestations for AI assets to document the existence, implementation, and effectiveness of controls that govern behavior, data usage, performance, and risk posture. Attestations serve as formal evidence that the AI asset meets regulatory, ethical, security, and operational standards.")

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