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AI Governance Professional Profiles: Policy

This resource maps out a standardized job template for for policy professionals working in AI governance.

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Contributors:

Ashley Casovan

Managing Director, AI Governance Center

IAPP

Editor's note

This resource is part of the AI Governance Skills Framework (AIGSF), within the Professional Profiles section.

Policy is a key function of any governance program, for AI, developing meaningful policy can be one of the strongest enablers of safe and trusted AI adoption within an organization. Profiles within policy centers on ensuring an organization's AI governance effort remain aligned with the evolving external AI regulatory landscape. This includes designing, developing and implementing AI policies, guidance and standards that integrate legislative requirements with industry best practices, conducting horizon-scanning and directly advocating with regulators, standards bodies and industry groups. Policy roles need to remain vigilant on market sentiment. To do so, these roles are often active in public engagement activities.

AI policy lead 

Alternative titles: Tech policy lead, Digital policy lead, Regulatory compliance lead, AI policy lead, AI policy specialist 

Summary statement: Responsible for shaping and developing internal AI-related policies based on interpretation of external AI-related regulations.

Key purpose: Ensures organizational alignment with evolving AI policy landscapes.

Contributors:

Ashley Casovan

Managing Director, AI Governance Center

IAPP

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