Writing an AI Acceptable-Use Policy That People Follow

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An AI policy nobody reads protects nobody. The best acceptable-use policies are short, specific, and backed by enforcement.

Make it specific

Spell out what's permitted, what isn't, which data never leaves, and who decides. Vague policies invite shadow AI.

Enforce the policy in the tools — DLP, access scopes, and approvals — so following the rules is automatic.

Review the policy as models and regulation change. A living policy is one people can actually trust.

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