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Deep dive (episode notes / governance hub): https://beadecisiveleader.com/projects/governance Tactical AI Audit (worksheet): https://beadecisiveleader.com/tactical-ai-audit Newsletter hub: https://beadecisiveleader.com/newsletter Most leadership advice on AI is either “move fast and break things” or “wait and see.” Both are wrong. This week, I’m thinking about the legal liability of Shadow AI because of a conversation I recently had about the rise of the Chief AI Officer. We’re seeing a shift where AI is moving from a “cool tool” to a core operational risk. If you don’t have a clear framing for accountability, you’ve effectively delegated your company’s acceptance criteria to whoever can type the fastest. One Idea You Can Use: The “Paved Road” Instead of banning unauthorized tools (which never works), build a Paved Road . Governance shouldn’t be a wall; it should be a product . If your sanctioned environment is faster, safer, and easier than the “shadow” alternatives, your team will…