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AI Governance Is Becoming a Supply Chain Risk — Not Just an ESG Issue

· Source: esgtoday.com

In short

As suppliers increasingly deploy AI across procurement, logistics, and compliance workflows, buying organizations face exposure to decisions made by systems they neither own nor manage. This article argues that AI governance is moving beyond ESG into risk management, legal, and compliance domains, requiring shared accountability across the entire supply chain ecosystem. The piece highlights the growing danger of 'shadow AI' and calls for continuous oversight, transparency, and common governance standards across tiers of the supply chain.

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Tags: AI governance, supply chain, ESG, compliance, risk management, shadow AI

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