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Course Outline

Understanding the EU AI Act in a Business Context

  • Regulatory purpose and scope.
  • Key obligations relevant to leadership teams.
  • Strategic risks and opportunities for organisations.

Risk Categories and Organisational Responsibilities

  • Prohibited practices and their implications for oversight.
  • High-risk systems and required organisational controls.
  • Requirements for limited-risk and minimal-risk systems.

Governance and Accountability Structures

  • Designing clear ownership and accountability lines.
  • Cross-functional collaboration between technical and compliance teams.
  • Decision-making frameworks for AI deployment.

Policy Development and Internal Documentation

  • Drafting internal AI governance policies.
  • Documenting use cases, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Ensuring traceability and audit readiness.

Managing AI-Related Risk

  • Identifying, assessing, and prioritising AI risks.
  • Operational controls and escalation procedures.
  • Integration of AI risk management into existing processes.

Vendor and Third-Party Management

  • Evaluating supplier compliance claims.
  • Contractual requirements for AI tools and platforms.
  • Monitoring external systems used within the organisation.

Ethical, Social, and Organisational Considerations

  • Human oversight responsibilities.
  • Transparency and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Aligning organisational values with responsible AI practices.

Preparing for Compliance Assessments

  • Evidence expected from leadership teams.
  • Reporting lines for governance and audit processes.
  • Continuous improvement and long-term compliance planning.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of organisational governance structures.
  • Experience in strategic decision-making related to technology initiatives.
  • Familiarity with core risk management concepts.

Target Audience

  • Executive leadership.
  • Department and programme managers.
  • Decision-makers overseeing AI-related initiatives.
 7 Hours

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