Definition
AI governance
AI governance is the operating system that defines which AI uses are allowed, who owns them, what data they can touch, how outputs are reviewed, how costs are monitored, and when a use case must be changed or stopped. Good governance enables investment instead of slowing it.
Last updated: 25 June 2026
Why it matters
It turns AI from individual experimentation into a controlled portfolio of uses the company can defend.
Signals to watch
- Use cases have owners
- Data boundaries are written
- Review dates and stop rules exist