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Governance Framework
A structured set of policies, roles, and controls designed to guide organizational decision-making and oversight of AI systems.
- governance
- oversight
- policy
- structure
Definition
A governance framework is the organizational scaffolding that enables principled AI deployment. It defines decision authorities, escalation paths, accountability structures, and oversight mechanisms across the AI lifecycle.
Why It Matters
Without a governance framework, organizations lack coherent control over AI risks. Individual teams may make conflicting decisions, standards drift, and accountability becomes unclear when adverse outcomes occur.
Components
Typically includes: steering committees, policy documentation, risk assessment procedures, change management processes, and regular audit/review cycles.