AI Governance Guide: Global Norms for Commercial AI Agent Adoption
As enterprises move further simple chatbots toward independent "AI Agents"—realities able of logic, planning, and executing tasks—the discussion has shifted from "What can it do?" to "How do we control it?" In my experience, many associations rush into AI relinquishment only to hit a wall of nonsupervisory hurdles. This guide synthesizes global norms with my particular observations on building a sustainable, secure AI ecosystem. Table of Contents 1. Why AI Agent Governance Matters Now 2. Pillars of Global Norms: ISO/IEC 42001 & NIST AI RMF 3. Strategic 4-Step Checklist for Enterprise Adoption 4. Personal Insights: Why Trust is More Important Than Technology 5. Conclusion: Navigating the Future of Ethical AI 1. Preface: Why AI Agent Governance Matters Now We're witnessing a paradigm shift. If traditional AI was an "adviser," AI Agents are "managers" that take conduct. They send emails, access databases, and authorize deals. An AI...