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  "title": "AI Governance & Policy Checklist — 2026 Edition",
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  "description": "EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, SOC 2, and internal-policy must-haves for shipping AI responsibly.",
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      "a": "It covers the minimum for limited and minimal-risk AI systems in the EU. High-risk systems (Annex III: HR screening, credit, critical infra) require formal conformity assessment, CE marking, and post-market monitoring — this checklist is a starting point, not the full lift."
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      "q": "Which framework should I target first — NIST, ISO 42001, or SOC 2?",
      "a": "Start with NIST AI RMF (free, de facto US standard). Add SOC 2 Type II AI addendum if you're selling to enterprise. Pursue ISO 42001 certification if contract-required."
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      "q": "Do we need a dedicated AI lawyer?",
      "a": "For a small startup, no — general counsel with an AI briefing is enough. For anything touching healthcare, finance, HR screening, or employment law in the EU, yes."
    },
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      "q": "What's the deadline pressure?",
      "a": "EU AI Act high-risk systems face August 2026 compliance. GDPR DPIA requirements apply now. NIST AI RMF is voluntary but de facto standard for federal contracts."
    },
    {
      "q": "How does governance help revenue?",
      "a": "Enterprise buyers ask AI-governance questions in the first security questionnaire. Having documented answers turns a 6-week review into 1 week. It's a growth lever, not a cost."
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