Standardized Definition of AI Governance

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This repository hosts the authoritative text of The Standardized Definition of AI Governance (v1.0). It defines AI governance as a verifiable condition, supported by annexes and verification materials. The repository exists to provide a stable, citable source of truth.

The PDF and .md are the only canonical texts. No other file in this repository modifies, replaces, or supersedes them.

• Standardized_Definition_of_AI_Governance_v1.0.2.pdf ← canonical
• Standardized_Definition_of_AI_Governance_v1.0.md ← canonical

• For regulatory or contractual citation, cite the PDF.
• For verification, refer to Annex B (15 Structural Tests) and Annex C (Certification & Continuous Verification).
• For terminology, refer to Annex A (Glossary).

Conformance is determined against the canonical PDF. Any assessment method must reference the 15 Structural Tests as described in Annex B. This repository does not alter those requirements.

Recommended citation:

Parrott, R. (2025). The Standardized Definition of AI Governance — Version 1.0.

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Maintainer: Russell Parrott