1. What is AI governance, and why is it important?
AI governance refers to the frameworks, policies, and processes that ensure AI systems are developed and used responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with regulations. It helps organizations reduce risk, build trust, and ensure accountability in their AI initiatives.
Learn more in our deep dive on AI governance.
2. How do I know if my system qualifies as an AI system?
We provide diagnostic assessments to help determine whether your systems fall under the definition of AI per the EU AI Act. We evaluate factors such as autonomy, learning capabilities, and decision-making roles. This article explains how to evaluate your AI system.
3. What is the difference between ISO 42001 and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework?
ISO 42001 is a global standard for AI management systems focused on structured governance and accountability, while NIST’s AI RMF is a U.S.-based, flexible framework for identifying and managing risks associated with AI. We help you select and apply the most suitable framework for your organization. See our comparison of ISO 42001 vs. NIST AI RMF.
4. How can The Governors help with EU AI Act compliance?
We help organizations assess whether their systems fall under the scope of the EU AI Act, identify their risk level, and design appropriate governance and compliance strategies. This includes documentation, impact assessments, and stakeholder engagement. Read our key takeaways on the EU AI Act.
5. What services does The Governors offer?
We provide advisory services in AI governance, data strategy, and cybersecurity. Our work includes regulatory alignment (e.g., EU AI Act), risk assessments, AI policy design, and implementation of governance frameworks based on ISO, NIST, and OECD standards. Explore our full list of services.
6. Can you audit or assess our current AI systems?
Yes. We offer governance audits, gap analyses, and system-level reviews to assess your compliance, ethical soundness, and risk exposure. Our audits can be mapped to ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, and other relevant frameworks. See the different ways we assess AI systems.
7. What deliverables can we expect from working with The Governors?
Depending on the engagement, deliverables may include AI governance playbooks, risk registers, impact assessments, custom policies, framework mappings, and executive briefings tailored to your context.
8. Do you offer AI governance training or workshops?
Yes. We conduct tailored workshops and training sessions for boards, executives, compliance officers, and product teams. Topics include AI ethics, risk management, and regulatory preparedness. Check out our AI readiness training for business teams and AI literacy training for startups and scaleups.
9. What industries do you specialize in?
We work across sectors, but have strong experience in HR services, finance, and manufacturing & logistics, especially where AI intersects with high-risk operations, sensitive data, or public accountability.
10. Do you help startups or only large organizations?
We support organizations of all sizes. Startups benefit from our early-stage guidance on ethical AI design, while larger entities rely on us for strategic alignment, compliance, and governance scaling. Startups will benefit from our targeted AI literacy training.
11. Who do you work with?
Our clients include enterprises, technology organization and SMEs, particularly those in traditional industries undergoing digital transformation. We assist both technical and non-technical teams in navigating the complex landscape of AI and data governance.
12. What makes The Governors different?
We combine technical, legal, and ethical expertise with a practical understanding of business realities. We’re not just advisors, we’re hands-on partners that have real operational experience and we help you govern AI in a way that is actionable, valuable, and future-proof. Read about our vision and expertise underpinning our unique approach.
13. How do you stay updated with evolving AI regulations?
Our team closely tracks developments in EU and global AI policy, contributes to expert consultations, and participates in standards working groups to ensure we provide the most current and strategic guidance.
14. Where is The Governors based?
We are based in Brussels, Belgium, and work with organizations across Europe and internationally, both remotely and in person. The Governors is a brand of JUVO BV, officially registered in Herentals, Belgium.
15. How can we start working with you?
Simply reach out via our contact form or email us at info@thegovernors.eu. We’ll schedule an introductory call to understand your needs and propose a tailored roadmap.