Activate the rationalization skill for control objective

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title: Activate the rationalization skill for control objective
description: Activate and then configure the recommendation for a similar control objective skill under rationalization.
locale: en-US
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release: australia
product: Policy and Compliance Management
classification: policy-and-compliance-management
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [ServiceNow Otto for Integrated Risk Management \(IRM\), Policy and Compliance Management, Governance, Risk, and Compliance]
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# Activate the rationalization skill for control objective

Activate and then configure the recommendation for a similar control objective skill under rationalization.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_nowassist\_admin.nsa\_admin

## About this task

To recommend similar control objectives, predefined similarity parameters are used. The AI searches for similar names and descriptions to provide accurate recommendations. Once the skill is activated, the **Rationalize** button becomes available on the control objective detail page for users with the appropriate access.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Admin Center** > **AI Admin Hub**.

2.  In the **AI Skills** tab, navigate to **Technology** > **Risk & Sustainability**.

3.  Select the **Rationalization** skill.

    1.  Select **View details**.

    2.  Select **Recommendation for similar control objective**.

    3.  Select **Activate skill**.

4.  Select **Save and Continue** on the **Similarity parameter** tab which is displayed in read-only mode.

    The default inputs specify the details that the Gen AI searches for, to provide recommendations. You can also review the **General Details** tab which is also in read-only mode if necessary.

5.  Select **Save and continue**.

6.  On the **Review and Activate** tab, select **Review and activate**.

    A skill activation success message is displayed.