As AI tools become embedded in daily business operations, organizations across all industries are beginning to ask a common question: Do we have an AI policy, and if not, where do we start?
A practical approach to AI policy development begins with a clear understanding of current AI use and then turns to defining the organization’s desired approach to AI going forward.
Start with Discovery, Not a Form
A common mistake organizations make is reaching for a form AI policy before they have a clear picture of what AI tools are in use, by whom, and for what purposes. A policy built on incomplete information may not address the organization’s actual risks, and may fail to govern the AI uses that matter most. Before drafting, organizations should work through some foundational questions:
