The framework of structures, processes, and policies that guide how organisations develop, deploy, and manage AI systems. Governance ensures AI aligns with organisational values, ethical principles, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives.

AI governance provides systematic oversight for AI activities across an organisation, helping ensure that AI development and use align with established principles and requirements. Effective governance frameworks typically include leadership structures (like AI ethics boards), policies and standards, risk management processes, audit mechanisms, and training programs. As AI becomes more integrated into core business functions, robust governance becomes increasingly important for managing risks and realising sustainable benefits.

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A multinational corporation establishing an AI governance framework that includes an executive AI council for strategic oversight, an AI ethics committee for addressing ethical considerations, clear policies for AI procurement and development, risk assessment requirements for high-impact applications, and regular audits of deployed systems.