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AI Operating Model

Reviewed 19 July 2026Canonical definitionPart of: Agent Reliability & Deployment Terms →

An AI operating model defines how an organisation structures teams, processes, and technology to build, deploy, and govern AI systems at scale. It covers roles, responsibilities, decision rights, and the interplay between central and decentralised teams.

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Questions

Common questions.

What is AI Operating Model?

An AI operating model defines how an organisation structures teams, processes, and technology to build, deploy, and govern AI systems at scale.

How does AI Operating Model work?

It covers roles, responsibilities, decision rights, and the interplay between central and decentralised teams.

Which terms are related to AI Operating Model?

Closely related concepts include Enterprise AI Strategy, Responsible AI Principles, Agent Discovery, Agent-as-a-Service. Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

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