AI Governance

The services

Our AI Governance services are about delivering the safe, ethical, and responsible deployment of AI technologies. Our AI Governance services include:

• Identifying existing uses of AI tools and capability within your organisation, their function, the data they interact with, and the governance applied to their use - leading to the development of a central inventory of AI and ML applications
• Evaluating the potential risks and harms posed by proposed AI systems, as well as what trustworthy AI characteristics could be adopted or applied to them
• Conducting algorithmic impact assessments (AIAs) to identify and provide details on AI systems and their impacts - particularly for automated decision-making (ADM) systems
• Evaluation of existing or proposed AI systems for their compliance with existing and proposed regulation. Evaluation for alignment with advisory ethics principles and responsible AI frameworks
• Data governance practices for AI systems, including those embedded in large productivity tools like Copilot for M365 and Gemini for Google Workspace
• Reviewing the privacy implications of feature selection and engineering
• Developing appropriate governance structures that can govern the adoption and use of AI in the context of your organisation, its risk strategy and tolerance
• Strategies to detect bias and mitigate it 
• Testing of chatbots / LLMs for adverse outputs that could result in harm to your organisation (pre-trained models often account for cases like hate speech, but not something specifically adverse to your business)
• Development of detection and response strategies for misuse, malicious use, or subversion of AI systems

The problems we help address

These services help address the complex challenges associated with the rapidly evolving field of AI. They help organisations:

• Harness the benefits of AI while managing associated risks
• Maintain regulatory compliance in the adoption and deployment of AI 
• Retain community and consumer trust while innovating with AI
• Maintain ethical standards in AI decision-making
• Build trust with stakeholders around AI use
• Mitigate reputational risks associated with AI failures or biases
• Navigate complex legal and ethical landscapes surrounding AI
• Enhance human-centricity, transparency, explainability, and accountability in AI systems
• Manage data privacy concerns in AI applications
• Prepare for future AI regulations and standards
• Address workforce concerns about AI adoption

The difference we strive for

Germane Advisory's approach to AI Governance is future-focused and people-centric. We understand the characteristics of trustworthy AI systems, and how AI impacts people and processes within organisations. Our passionate team strives to create governance frameworks that are both robust and flexible, capable of adapting to the fast-paced world of AI innovation.

Germane Advisory’s vision is to build a future-focused world where organisations are made safer and feel assured when implementing new technologies responsibly, and are resilient custodians of community and consumer trust. Our approach to AI governance reflects that our ability to move forward in the long-term will be limited by our shared ability to retain community and consumer trust.

Our value-minded perspective ensures that AI governance isn't just about risk mitigation, but also about creating value through responsible AI use. There is significant upside in efficiency and customer value to be created through adoption of AI technology. We help you turn ethical AI into a competitive advantage, building trust with customers and stakeholders.

Our creative problem-solving skills come to the fore as we help you find innovative ways to implement responsible AI practices without stifling innovation. Our multi-disciplinary team brings diverse perspectives, ensuring a holistic approach to AI governance that considers technical, ethical, privacy, legal, and business dimensions.

With Germane Advisory, you're not just implementing AI governance; you're positioning your organisation as a leader in responsible AI use, ready to thrive in an AI-driven future.