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The framework of policies, processes, and controls that guide the ethical and effective development and use of AI systems.
The comprehensive organizational framework - policies, roles, committees, processes, tools, and metrics - that ensures AI development and use are ethical, compliant, and aligned with business and societal values.
Real world example:
A global retailer establishes an “AI Governance Office” with chartered approval workflows, mandatory impact assessments, quarterly risk dashboards, and a “Model Retirement” process - providing consistent oversight for all AI initiatives.
