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Getting Started Collection

Must-read foundational frameworks and standards to build your understanding of AI governance. Perfect entry points for newcomers to the field.

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Structured introduction to AI governance principles and frameworks

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OECD2025

Governing with Artificial Intelligence: The State of Play and Way Forward in Core Government Functions

Industry Report

Comprehensive analysis of 200 AI use cases across OECD governments, examining opportunities, risks, and practical guidance for responsible AI adoption in public sector functions.

GovernanceRiskTransparency
Best for: Public Sector, Researcher
U.S. Congressional Research Service2025

Regulating Artificial Intelligence: U.S. and International Perspectives

Industry Report

Comparative analysis of AI regulatory approaches across major jurisdictions including US, EU, UK, China, and international organisations.

GovernanceRiskAccountability
Best for: Public Sector, Researcher, Enterprise
The White House2025

America's AI Action Plan

Policy Framework

Sets forth clear policy goals for federal government AI execution across innovation, infrastructure, and international cooperation pillars.

GovernanceRiskSafety
Best for: Public Sector, Enterprise, Researcher
IAPP2025

Right-Sizing AI governance: Starting the Conversation for SMBs

Industry Report

Practical guidance for small and medium businesses on implementing proportionate AI governance without enterprise-scale resources.

GovernanceRiskAccountability
Best for: SME, Individual
RAND Corporation2024

Risk-Based AI Regulation: A Primer on the Artificial Intelligence Act

Industry Report

Comprehensive primer on the EU AI Act's risk-based regulatory approach, serving as guide for US legislators and policymakers considering AI regulation.

GovernanceRiskAccountability
Best for: Enterprise, Public Sector, Researcher
World Economic Forum2024

Global AI Action Alliance - Toolkit for Responsible AI Innovation

Industry Report

Practical toolkit providing implementation guidance, assessment tools, and best practices for responsible AI innovation across sectors.

GovernanceRiskAccountability
Best for: Enterprise, SME, Public Sector
Stanford Human-Centered AI Institute2024

Artificial Intelligence Index Report 2024

Industry Report

Comprehensive annual report tracking global AI trends, progress, and challenges across technical performance, policy, economics, and societal impact.

GovernanceTransparency
Best for: Enterprise, Public Sector, Researcher
NIST2023

Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0)

Technical Standard

Voluntary framework for managing risks to individuals, organisations, and society associated with AI, developed through consensus-driven collaboration with public and private sectors.

RiskGovernanceSafety
Best for: Enterprise, SME, Public Sector, Researcher
ISO/IEC2023

ISO/IEC 42001:2023 - Artificial Intelligence Management System

Technical Standard

First international standard for AI management systems, providing requirements and guidance for responsible development and use of AI.

GovernanceRiskAccountability
Best for: Enterprise, SME, Public Sector
European Journal of Information Systems2022

Algorithmic Bias: Review, Synthesis, and Future Research Directions

Academic Paper847

Comprehensive systematic review synthesizing research on algorithmic bias with integrated framework and agenda for future research directions.

FairnessTransparencyAccountability
Best for: Researcher, Enterprise, Public Sector
UNESCO2021

Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Policy Framework

The first-ever global standard on AI ethics, adopted by 194 UNESCO member states, establishing comprehensive principles and policy action areas for responsible AI development.

GovernanceFairnessTransparency
Best for: Enterprise, SME, Public Sector, Third Sector, Researcher
Minds and Machines (Springer)2020

The Ethics of AI Ethics: An Evaluation of Guidelines

Academic Paper2,781

Critical evaluation of over 80 AI ethics guidelines from around the world, examining their effectiveness, convergence, and implementation challenges.

GovernanceFairnessTransparency
Best for: Researcher, Enterprise, Public Sector
IEEE Global Initiative2019

Ethically Aligned Design: A Vision for Prioritizing Human Well-being with Autonomous and Intelligent Systems

Technical Standard

Comprehensive framework from IEEE establishing principles and recommendations for human-centric design of autonomous and intelligent systems.

GovernanceHuman OversightTransparency
Best for: Enterprise, SME, Researcher
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