# ​Why AI Governance Is Now A PE Diligence Issue

> Source: <https://www.machinebrief.com/news/why-ai-governance-is-now-a-pe-diligence-issue-4tcu>
> Published: 2026-09-21 15:30:34+00:00

# Why AI Governance Is Now A PE Diligence Issue

By Chris "Jay" Hawkinson, Forbes Councils MemberSource: 

[Forbes Innovation](https://www.forbes.com/innovation/)
The most important step a company can take is designating a named owner for every consequential AI system. 

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