T55. AI system owner

Accountable AI development, operation, and use are key to sustainable AI operations in organizations.

Each AI system should have an organizational owner who oversees AI system development, deployment, operations, and retirement decisions. We refer to this organizational role as AI System Owner.

The AI System Owner should have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the AI system to make informed risk-reward decisions.

The AI System Owner should have adequate authority and resources to ensure that the AI system aligns with the organization’s values and risk tolerance.