2026-01-20
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Data Governance as Foundation for AI Systems
Data governance inseparable from AI system governance. Regulators treat data governance as prerequisite for AI risk management. Poor data governance undermines AI reliability, introduces bias, creates...
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Data Governance as Foundation for AI Systems**
Data governance inseparable from AI system governance. Regulators treat data governance as prerequisite for AI risk management. Poor data governance undermines AI reliability, introduces bias, creates audit exposure.
**Evidence:**
- Institutions must demonstrate data quality, lineage, classification for all AI systems
- Machine learning can automate classification, anomaly detection, bias indicators
- Human oversight remains mandatory
**Sources:**
- https://fintech.global/2026/01/12/why-data-governance-is-now-critical-for-financial-institutions/
**Strategic Recommendation:**
- Q1 2026: Data governance audit for all AI systems
- Q1–Q2 2026: Establish data governance policies aligned with AI risk frameworks
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