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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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371 articles by Johnie T Young
Guides·10 min
Read →MCP Server Security: 12-Point Governance Checklist for Teams Using AI Agents with Tools
Does your MCP server log every AI agent tool call? 5 attack vectors and a 12-point security governance checklist before you deploy.
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Compliance·8 min
Read →AI Regulation Deadline Calendar 2026: Every Major Deadline by Jurisdiction
Every major AI regulation deadline in 2026 and 2027 in one place, EU AI Act, US state laws, FTC enforcement, SEC requirements, HIPAA AI guidance, and international. Updated monthly.
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Compliance·8 min
Read →Am I a GPAI Provider? EU AI Act Self-Test 2026
Are you a GPAI provider under the EU AI Act? 8 yes/no questions reveal your classification and obligations before the August 2 deadline.
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Templates·8 min
Read →AI Governance RACI Template for Small Teams: 12 Activities
12 activities, 4 roles: this AI governance RACI template assigns Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed. Copy-paste into your spreadsheet.
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Guides·9 min
Read →AI Governance Metrics Dashboard: What to Measure (Small Teams, 2026)
15 metrics tell you if your AI governance program actually works: what to track, when to escalate, how often to review. No enterprise budget needed.
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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 (64 Days)
64 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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