POLITICO Tech The business case for governing AI
Oct 30, 2025
Miriam Vogel, President and CEO of EqualAI and former chair of the National AI Advisory Council, dives into the intriguing world of AI governance. She discusses the need for clear guidelines to build public trust as tech companies pour billions into AI. Vogel argues that smart governance can actually accelerate adoption, much like safety measures in transportation. She emphasizes the critical role of both the government and companies in establishing standards. Additionally, she highlights accountability in AI development and warns that existing laws will apply to AI-related harms.
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Cautious Optimism About AI
- Miriam Vogel is "AI net positive": excited about benefits but worried about missing guardrails and low AI literacy.
- She argues governance and education are needed so people know when and how to use AI safely.
Build A Governance Playbook
- Write governance playbooks: adopt company-wide best practices instead of reinventing controls each time.
- Use the book's playbook to align testing, reporting, and accountability so users can trust AI products.
Governance Accelerates Adoption
- Treat governance as an accelerant: add smart, targeted guardrails to increase public uptake.
- Make governance visible so users feel safe adopting services built on AI.
