AI Governance
The framework of policies, processes, and accountability structures that guide responsible AI development and use.
In-Depth Explanation
AI governance establishes how organisations manage AI responsibly, addressing ethics, risk, compliance, and accountability. Good governance enables AI innovation while managing risks and meeting obligations.
Governance components:
- Policies: Rules governing AI development and use
- Processes: How AI projects are reviewed and approved
- Roles: Who is responsible for what
- Oversight: How AI systems are monitored
- Ethics: Principles guiding AI decisions
- Risk management: Identifying and mitigating AI risks
- Compliance: Meeting legal and regulatory requirements
Key governance questions:
- Who can build and deploy AI?
- What review is required before deployment?
- How are AI decisions explained and audited?
- What happens when AI makes mistakes?
- How is bias detected and addressed?
- Who is accountable for AI outcomes?
Governance frameworks:
- Risk-based (higher risk = more governance)
- Ethics-based (principles driving decisions)
- Compliance-based (meeting regulations)
- Hybrid approaches
Business Context
Governance protects against AI risks while enabling innovation. Too little governance creates risk; too much stifles progress. Balance is key.
How Clever Ops Uses This
We help Australian businesses establish proportionate AI governance that manages risk without bureaucratic overhead, meeting local regulatory expectations.
Example Use Case
"Establishing governance requiring risk assessment and ethics review for customer-facing AI, lighter touch for internal productivity tools."