The AI governance opportunity: Internal audit’s role
Given the increasing use of AI, sound governance is essential to ensure safe expansion without hindering innovation. Internal audit teams therefore have a significant opportunity to support their organisations in using AI responsibly, whilst maximising benefits such as intelligent insights, efficiency, competitive advantages and brand differentiation. Download this guide from Optro and find out how you can get started today.
AI governance is a relatively new concept: an Optro survey conducted in April 2025 found that 48 per cent of GRC experts stated that their programmes had been in place for less than a year, whilst a further 22 per cent did not yet have a dedicated programme. However, companies cannot afford to wait and see – employees and competitors are already using AI anyway. Furthermore, a recent McKinsey study found that an overwhelming majority (92 per cent) of companies plan to increase their investment in GenAI over the next few years.
To manage the use of AI effectively, you first need to understand it. That is why responsible AI governance is the better approach. AI governance is an extension of corporate risk management, specifically tailored to your organisation’s use of AI and its AI strategy. It is of crucial importance, as AI brings with it new risks that are not covered by traditional risk management, leaving organisations unprotected.
The deployment and governance of AI are a balancing act. Organisations wish to drive forward the use of AI to foster innovation, but require appropriate governance mechanisms to ensure its responsible and sustainable use, in line with their strategy and values. By highlighting the benefits, the internal audit function can change the perception of governance mechanisms as an obstacle and position itself as a strategic adviser.
To find out more about how AI models work and to discover the case for AI governance, download your copy of “Seize the AI governance opportunity: How internal audit can lead the way”
Inside, you’ll find insights on:
AI governance is a relatively new concept: an Optro survey conducted in April 2025 found that 48 per cent of GRC experts stated that their programmes had been in place for less than a year, whilst a further 22 per cent did not yet have a dedicated programme. However, companies cannot afford to wait and see – employees and competitors are already using AI anyway. Furthermore, a recent McKinsey study found that an overwhelming majority (92 per cent) of companies plan to increase their investment in GenAI over the next few years.
To manage the use of AI effectively, you first need to understand it. That is why responsible AI governance is the better approach. AI governance is an extension of corporate risk management, specifically tailored to your organisation’s use of AI and its AI strategy. It is of crucial importance, as AI brings with it new risks that are not covered by traditional risk management, leaving organisations unprotected.
The deployment and governance of AI are a balancing act. Organisations wish to drive forward the use of AI to foster innovation, but require appropriate governance mechanisms to ensure its responsible and sustainable use, in line with their strategy and values. By highlighting the benefits, the internal audit function can change the perception of governance mechanisms as an obstacle and position itself as a strategic adviser.
To find out more about how AI models work and to discover the case for AI governance, download your copy of “Seize the AI governance opportunity: How internal audit can lead the way”
Inside, you’ll find insights on:
- Why well-managed AI is an opportunity rather than a threat.
- The basics of AI, including different types of AI and how large language models (LLMs) work.
- Common challenges in AI governance – and how to overcome them.
- Getting started with AI governance, including the steps involved in carrying out a gap analysis.
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