Building an Enterprise AI Governance Framework: The 2026 Playbook
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Building an Enterprise AI Governance Framework: The 2026 Playbook
As AI adoption accelerates, organizations face mounting pressure to govern AI systems responsibly. This framework provides policies, processes, and technical controls for enterprise AI.
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Errin O'Connor
CEO & Chief AI Architect
February 22, 2026
•20 min read
AI GovernanceComplianceEnterpriseHIPAAResponsible AI
Enterprise AI governance framework covering risk classification, data governance for AI, model development, deployment monitoring, Copilot governance, and industry-specific requirements.
EO
Errin O'Connor
CEO & Chief AI Architect
Microsoft Press bestselling author with 29 years of enterprise consulting experience.
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