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AI Governance

Enterprise AI Governance Framework 2026

Responsible AI for the enterprise

An updated comprehensive guide to AI governance reflecting the latest regulations, technologies, and best practices for 2026. Includes coverage of EU AI Act compliance, Microsoft Copilot governance, and emerging AI risk frameworks.

60 pages
3-4 hours
January 2026
8,765 downloads
PDF Document
5.5 MB
EO
Errin O'Connor
Founder & Chief AI Architect

Microsoft Press bestselling author with 29 years of enterprise consulting experience.

What's Inside

  • EU AI Act compliance checklist
  • AI risk classification matrix
  • Copilot usage policies
  • Model governance procedures
  • Bias detection methodology
  • Incident response playbook
  • Ethics committee charter
  • Audit preparation guide

Table of Contents

1AI Governance Landscape 2026
Pages 1-10
2EU AI Act Compliance
Pages 11-20
3US Executive Order Requirements
Pages 21-28
4Microsoft Copilot Governance
Pages 29-38
5Risk Assessment Framework
Pages 39-48
6Ethics Committee Operations
Pages 49-54
7Implementation Roadmap
Pages 55-58
8Templates & Tools
Pages 59-60

Preview

The AI governance landscape has evolved dramatically since our original framework publication. The EU AI Act entered into force, the US issued comprehensive AI executive orders, and Microsoft Copilot brought generative AI to every knowledge worker's desktop. This 2026 edition addresses these developments with updated guidance for organizations navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment while enabling AI innovation...

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  • Chief Information Officers
  • Compliance Officers
  • Legal Counsel
  • AI Program Managers
  • Risk Management Teams

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