Organizations must acknowledge the risks associated with implementing AI systems to use the technology ethically and minimize liability. Throughout history, companies have had to manage the risks associated with adopting new technologies, and AI is no exception. Some AI risks are similar to those encountered when deploying any new technology or tool, such as poor strategic alignment with business goals, a lack of necessary skills to support initiatives, and failure to secure buy-in across the organization. For these challenges, executives should rely on best practices that have guided the successful adoption of other technologies. In the case of AI, this includes: However, AI introduces unique risks that must be addressed head-on. Here are 15 areas of concern that can arise as organizations implement and use AI technologies in the enterprise: Managing AI Risks While AI risks cannot be eliminated, they can be managed. Organizations must first recognize and understand these risks and then implement policies to minimize their negative impact. These policies should ensure the use of high-quality data, require testing and validation to eliminate biases, and mandate ongoing monitoring to identify and address unexpected consequences. Furthermore, ethical considerations should be embedded in AI systems, with frameworks in place to ensure AI produces transparent, fair, and unbiased results. Human oversight is essential to confirm these systems meet established standards. For successful risk management, the involvement of the board and the C-suite is crucial. As noted, “This is not just an IT problem, so all executives need to get involved in this.” Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more Alphabet Soup of Cloud Terminology As with any technology, the cloud brings its own alphabet soup of terms. This insight will hopefully help you navigate Read more