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What Is AI Governance?

AI governance is the policies, structures, processes, and controls that enable organisations to develop and use AI responsibly and accountably. It is not primarily about compliance — it is about building the management capability to get sustained value from AI while managing its risks.

The five components of effective AI governance

01
AI Inventory
Know what AI systems you operate — completely and currently.
02
Risk Framework
Classify AI by risk level and apply proportionate governance.
03
Policy Architecture
Written policies that guide real decisions, not just principles.
04
Controls
Specific technical and operational measures that manage identified risks.
05
Monitoring
Ongoing assessment of AI performance and governance effectiveness.
Framework template and guide