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Johnie T Young
AI Expert
Johnie T Young is an AI expert and governance practitioner with deep experience helping fast-moving technology companies implement responsible AI practices at small-team scale. With a focus on practical, actionable frameworks, Johnie built AI Policy Desk to close the gap between enterprise-grade compliance tooling and the real-world needs of lean product teams. Before founding AI Policy Desk, Johnie worked across a range of technology companies advising on AI risk management, GDPR readiness, and EU AI Act compliance. With the rapid emergence of AI regulation globally, Johnie identified a clear need: governance resources written for 10-person teams, not Fortune 500 legal departments — practical templates, checklists, and guides that teams can pick up and use today.
- AI governance practitioner
- EU AI Act and GDPR specialist
- AI risk management expert
- Compliance frameworks for small teams
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295 articles by Johnie T Young
Compliance·11 min
Read →AI Hiring Tool Compliance 2026: NYC, Illinois, Connecticut, Colorado: State-by-State Matrix
Four US states now regulate AI in hiring decisions. NYC Local Law 144 requires annual bias audits. Illinois HB 3773 requires consent before AI video interview analysis. Connecticut CART Act takes effect October 1, 2026. Colorado ADMT framework: January 1, 2027. State-by-state compliance matrix.
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Guides·7 min
Read →AI Incident Response Plan Template for Small Teams (2026)
Copy-paste AI incident response plan template: 5 phases, role assignments, notification checklist, and timeline. Built for teams without a dedicated security or compliance function.
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Compliance·6 min
Read →Connecticut SB 5 AI Employer Checklist: 10 Steps Before October 1, 2026 (133 Days)
133 days until Connecticut SB 5 takes effect October 1, 2026. 10-step employer checklist: AEDT disclosure notices, bias audit requirements, anti-discrimination policy, and whistleblower protections. Who must comply and by when.
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Compliance·6 min
Read →EEOC AI Hiring Guidance 2026: 8-Step Employer Compliance Checklist
EEOC AI hiring guidance 2026 employer checklist: 8 steps to audit disparate impact, get vendor bias documentation, and avoid liability.
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Compliance·7 min
Read →EU AI Act GPAI Compliance Checklist: August 2, 2026 Enforcement Deadline
Is the EU AI Act GPAI deadline extended? No. This checklist covers four obligations before Commission fines activate August 2, 2026.
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Compliance·7 min
Read →GDPR Article 22 and AI Tools: What Automated Decision-Making Rules Mean for Your Business (2026)
Does GDPR Article 22 apply to your AI tool in 2026? It triggers only for fully automated decisions with legal effects. Three steps to comply below.
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Guides·10 min
Read →GDPR Article 30 for AI Tools: Record of Processing Activities Template (2026)
GDPR Article 30 requires every company that processes personal data to maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPA). AI tools create new processing activities, ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot each need an entry. Fill-in template pre-completed for 12 common AI tools.
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Guides·6 min
Read →Third-Party AI Tool Risk Assessment Template (2026)
Fill-in-the-blanks risk assessment template for third-party AI tools: 4-category risk matrix covering data risk, access risk, vendor risk, and regulatory risk, with scoring guide for go/no-go decisions.
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Guides·5 min
Read →TAKE IT DOWN Act enforcement date and compliance checklist 2026
The TAKE IT DOWN Act took effect May 19, 2025. FTC enforcement began May 19, 2026. Covered platforms must remove NCII and AI-generated deepfakes within 48 hours of a verified request. Compliance checklist and what FTC enforcement looks like now.
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Guides·8 min
Read →EU AI Act Nudification Ban + Watermarking: December 2, 2026 Compliance Checklist
EU AI Act Omnibus: nudification apps banned and AI watermarking required by December 2, 2026. Compliance checklist for providers and deployers, what must change, what's exempt, and penalties.
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Guides·9 min
Read →Texas TRAIGA Compliance Checklist 2026: Responsible AI Governance Act
Texas TRAIGA compliance checklist for developers and deployers. Effective January 1, 2026: prohibited uses, documentation requirements, impact assessments, consumer notices, and the NIST safe harbor.
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Guides·6 min
Read →Connecticut AI Law 2026 (SB 5): What It Requires and Compliance Checklist
Connecticut SB 5 AI law 2026 compliance: 3 deadlines, 3 obligations. Checklist for employment AI, companion chatbots, synthetic media.
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