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AI Governance Framework

Reviewed 9 April 2026 Canonical definition

An AI governance framework is the structured set of policies, processes, roles, and controls an organisation uses to manage its AI systems responsibly. A mature framework covers the full AI lifecycle — from model selection and data sourcing through deployment, monitoring, incident response, and retirement — and aligns with applicable regulations such as the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001.