Public and private sector buyers will increasingly require vendors to disclose if and how they use AI.

If a client asked you today to explain how your organization oversees its use of AI tools, what would you say? If you're not ready to answer it today, the next best position is being able to say with confidence that you're working on it, and to show how.

AI governance is only as effective as the people who live it daily. If they do not understand how AI works, policies will remain paper rules. When teams understand AI, they become active participants in risk management and responsible AI development and use.

Shadow AI often begins with employees experimenting to save time or improve output. It can quickly become a governance problem. By recognizing and addressing shadow AI, an organization reduces risk, upholds customer trust, and builds a foundation for responsible AI use.