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AI Returns at Risk Without Strong Governance Foundations

This article examines how the success of AI investments in financial services increasingly depends on strong governance, trust, and risk management frameworks. Featuring insights from Joe Breeden, the piece explores how generative AI challenges traditional model risk approaches due to non-deterministic outputs and effectively limitless input scenarios. The article highlights the growing complexity of validation, accountability, and operational oversight in AI systems while emphasizing that effective governance is essential for sustaining long-term return on investment and avoiding regulatory or reputational failures.