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What is AI Governance? Framework, Principles & Why It Matters

AI governance explained: what it is, the key principles (transparency, fairness, accountability, safety), the relationship between AI governance and data governance, and its growing importance.

CDMP Master Academy·16 June 2025·8 min read

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AI Governance Framework Components

ComponentDescriptionKey Activities
AI risk assessmentIdentify and assess risks before deploymentBias testing; impact assessment; risk classification
Model governanceManage AI models throughout their lifecycleModel registry; version control; performance monitoring
Data governance for AIEnsure training data quality and appropriatenessData quality; lineage; bias detection; consent
ExplainabilityMake AI decisions understandableExplainable AI (XAI) techniques; decision documentation
Human oversightEnsure human review for high-stakes decisionsHuman-in-the-loop processes; override mechanisms
ComplianceComply with AI regulations (EU AI Act, etc.)Regulatory mapping; compliance monitoring; reporting

CDMP Exam Relevance

AI governance is an emerging topic in the CDMP exam, primarily tested in the Big Data & Data Science knowledge area (6%) and Data Ethics (2%). Key exam topics include: the definition and principles of AI governance, the relationship between AI governance and data governance, the concept of algorithmic bias and how to address it, and the role of data lineage in AI explainability. As AI governance regulations (EU AI Act, etc.) become more prominent, this topic is likely to increase in CDMP exam weight.

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