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Editorial analysis of the frameworks, vendors, and decisions shaping how companies govern AI. Written for compliance leaders, CISOs, and founders. Never for sale.
The EU AI Act Compliance Checklist for 2026
A practical 20-item checklist covering risk classification, GPAI obligations, high-risk system requirements, conformity assessment, and fines under the EU AI Act.
By ACV Editorial · April 22, 2026 · 11 min read
NIST AI RMF vs ISO/IEC 42001: Which Should You Adopt First?
NIST AI RMF is a flexible US risk framework; ISO 42001 is a certifiable international standard. Here's how they differ, overlap, and how to sequence both.
April 22, 2026 · 12 min read
AI Governance Platform Pricing: What to Expect in 2026
What AI governance platforms actually cost in 2026: pricing models, real published figures, build vs buy calculus, and ballpark ranges by organisation size.
April 22, 2026 · 11 min read
LLM Red Teaming Tools: Buyer's Guide for 2026
A practitioner's guide to LLM red teaming tools in 2026—covering OWASP LLM Top 10, automated vs manual testing, 7 evaluated vendors, and a 90-day pilot framework.
April 22, 2026 · 13 min read
Colorado AI Act: What Insurers and Employers Need to Do Before June 2026
Colorado SB24-205 takes effect June 30, 2026. Here's what insurers and employers must do now on impact assessments, consumer notices, and AG enforcement.
April 22, 2026 · 11 min read
Model Risk Management for Banks: Integrating SR 11-7 and OCC 2011-12 with AI Governance
SR 11-7 and OCC 2011-12 still govern model risk at banks—but ML and LLMs demand new validation. Here's what examiners expect from AI governance in 2026.
April 22, 2026 · 12 min read
AI Bill of Materials (AIBOM): The Missing Layer in AI Supply Chain Security
An AIBOM inventories every model, dataset, and dependency in an AI system. How CycloneDX ML-BOM, SPDX 3.0, and EU AI Act requirements converge in practice.
April 22, 2026 · 12 min read
The AI Vendor Due Diligence Questionnaire (Free Template)
SIG and CAIQ weren't designed for AI. A 30-question DDQ template covering training data, model provenance, hallucination rates, prompt injection, and IP indemnification.
April 22, 2026 · 11 min read
EU AI Act GPAI Obligations Explained: What Foundation Model Providers Must Do
Articles 53 and 55 of the EU AI Act impose layered obligations on GPAI model providers. Here's what applies, to whom, and when enforcement kicks in.
April 22, 2026 · 12 min read
AI Audit Firms Compared: Big 4 vs Boutique Specialists in 2026
Algorithmic audits, conformity assessments, and impact assessments are different. How Big 4 firms and boutique AI audit specialists compare on scope, cost, and credentials.
April 22, 2026 · 13 min read