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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
EU AI Act complianceAI governance frameworksGDPRRisk assessmentShadow AI managementVendor evaluationAI incident responseModel risk management
219 articles by Johnie T Young
Guides·9 min
Read →Colorado AI Act 2027: What Changed in SB 189 and What Employers Need to Do Before January 1
Colorado SB 189 was signed May 14, 2026, replacing SB 24-205 with a narrower automated decision-making framework. Effective date is now January 1, 2027. Here is what changed, what the new requirements are, and the 5-step preparation checklist for Colorado employers.
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Guides·9 min
Read →EU AI Act Article 50: AI Content Labeling and Deepfake Disclosure Checklist (8 Steps)
Article 50 compliance checklist: chatbot disclosure by August 2, 2026. AI content labeling and deepfake marking delayed to December 2, 2026 (EU Digital Omnibus). Who it applies to, C2PA watermarking standards, 8-step checklist.
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Guides·9 min
Read →EU AI Act GPAI Code of Practice: What Changed in the June 2026 Final Version
The EU AI Act Code of Practice for general-purpose AI providers finalized in June 2026. Here is what changed from the April draft, what obligations are now locked in, and the 7-step action checklist for GPAI providers before the August 2, 2026 enforcement date.
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Guides·8 min
Read →Illinois AI Employment Law 2026: 6-Step Compliance Checklist for Employers Using AI to Screen Candidates
Illinois law requires employers to notify candidates before using AI to analyze video interviews, give an opt-out option, and disclose which characteristics the AI evaluates. In effect since January 1, 2026. Here is the 6-step compliance checklist and sample consent language.
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Guides·10 min
Read →MCP Server Security: 12-Point Governance Checklist for Teams Using AI Agents with Tools
Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers give AI agents access to your filesystem, databases, and APIs. Here are the 5 attack vectors, 12-point governance checklist, and access scope framework every engineering team should implement before deploying agents with MCP.
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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
GPAI provider under the EU AI Act? 8 yes/no questions to find your classification and the obligations you must meet before August 2, 2026. Covers model size, EU market access, and systemic risk.
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Templates·8 min
Read →AI Governance RACI Template for Small Teams: 12 Activities
AI governance RACI template for small teams: assign Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed roles across 12 activities, tool approval, policy review, incident response, and vendor management. Copy-paste into a spreadsheet.
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Guides·9 min
Read →AI Governance Metrics Dashboard: What to Measure (Small Teams, 2026)
A 15-metric dashboard for measuring AI governance effectiveness on small teams, what to track, how to measure it, when to escalate, and review cadence. No enterprise budget required.
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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 (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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