Description
Defined and communicated roles for AI development, deployment, governance, and oversight with clear authorities and accountabilities.
Implementation Guidance
RACI Matrix
Create an AI-specific RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) matrix covering: AI system design, data management, model training, testing and validation, deployment approval, monitoring, and incident response. Assign roles to specific individuals, not just teams.
Key Roles to Define
Establish and document: AI System Owner (business accountability), AI Ethics Lead (ethical review authority), Data Steward (data quality and privacy), Model Risk Manager (validation oversight), AI Security Lead (adversarial risk). Define minimum qualifications for each role.
Communication
Publish role assignments in organizational directory. Include AI responsibilities in job descriptions and performance objectives. Brief all AI team members on their specific authorities and escalation paths.
Evidence Requirements
- AI RACI matrix covering all lifecycle phases
- Role descriptions with AI-specific responsibilities
- Organizational chart showing AI governance structure
- Role assignment communications and acknowledgments