Do I need an AI strategy or governance board before I start my first project?

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Support structures do not need to be fully mature before your first project, but you should have enough control to use AI safely. Establish strategy, principles, governance, communication, sourcing and training as you go.

From the guidance

Primary (how) AI Playbook for the UK Government

These structures do not need to be fully mature before your first project. Your experience in your first AI project will shape the way you organise these structures.

Section: Creating the AI support structure

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