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Model Governance

Reviewed 19 July 2026Canonical definitionPart of: Agent Evaluation Terms →

Model governance is the set of controls that manage the selection, approval, deployment, monitoring, and retirement of AI models used within an organisation. It ensures models meet quality, safety, and compliance standards before reaching production.

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What is Model Governance?

Model governance is the set of controls that manage the selection, approval, deployment, monitoring, and retirement of AI models used within an organisation.

Why does Model Governance matter for AI agents?

It ensures models meet quality, safety, and compliance standards before reaching production.

Which terms are related to Model Governance?

Closely related concepts include Multi-Model Strategy, AI Maturity Model, Model Card, Continuous Integration Agent. Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

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