2026-01-20
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AI Governance as Competitive Edge
AI governance is shifting from compliance burden to competitive differentiator. Organizations that can demonstrate safe, fair, transparent AI at scale will win....
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AI Governance as Competitive Edge**
AI governance is shifting from compliance burden to competitive differentiator. Organizations that can demonstrate safe, fair, transparent AI at scale will win.
**Evidence:**
- DAIN Studios: "In 2026, AI will no longer be judged only on what it can do, but on how safely, fairly and transparently it can be used"
- Governance frameworks becoming "competitive edge" not just requirement
- ESMA Digital Strategy 2026-2028 emphasizing digital asset governance
**Strategic Recommendation:**
- Build governance as product feature
- Marketing value in certified AI practices
- Investment: Medium ($3-10M)
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