AI governance framework

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Definition

What is it: An AI governance framework is the organizational structure of rules and procedures that determine how artificial intelligence is acquired and utilized. It identifies approved tools, establishes data usage protocols, and defines accountability for AI-related decisions and errors.

What is it used for: It is used to eliminate shadow AI, provide clear usage boundaries for teams, and ensure that AI outputs are transparent, safe, and reliable. It serves as a practical guide for staff rather than a purely legal document.

Coverage

  • Attributes: 8
  • Synonyms: 2
  • Related entities: 3
  • Sources: 1

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Attributes

Key Facts
Unapproved AI tools were present in 43% of data breach cases in 2026, which is more than double the share from the previous year. [1]
Key Facts
An AI governance framework is the set of rules, owners and review steps that decide how a business buys and uses AI. [1]
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The NIST AI Risk Management Framework is a free, open resource based on the principles of govern, map, measure, and manage. [1]
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ISO/IEC 42001 is the global standard for an AI management system and allows for certification by external auditors. [1]
Key Facts
Standard AI governance frameworks typically include six pillars: accountability, transparency, fairness, privacy, safety, and reliability. [1]
Process
The first step in establishing AI governance is to list every AI tool currently in use across the business. [1]
Capability
An AI governance group should ideally consist of four to six members, including leads from operations, technology, security, and contracts. [1]
Policy
A practical AI use policy should categorize data into three buckets: public, internal, and sensitive. [1]

Synonyms & Alternate Names

  • AI use policy
  • AI management system

Disambiguation

  • Not to be confused with general data governance which covers information storage rather than tool behavior.

Related Entities

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  • Associated Risk:

Provenance

Sources

  1. https://aismartventures.com/posts/ai-governance-framework-does-your-business-need-one (AI governance framework)

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