... “AI governance” is a widely used term but inconsistently defined, creating confusion about which products are best fit for a given need. CISOs and the leaders responsible for AI must clarify what they require from their AI governance and usage control tools to avoid wasting money on incomplete products ...
Analyst(s): Lauren Kornutick | Joel Backaler | John Watts
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