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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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219 articles by Johnie T Young
Governance·10 min
Read →40 AI Prompts for Vendor Evaluation (Copy-Paste Ready)
40 copy-paste prompts to evaluate AI vendors on privacy, security, compliance, SLA, and contract terms. Use these in procurement meetings, RFPs, or security reviews.
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Governance·9 min
Read →What Is the EU AI Act? Plain-English Guide (2026)
The EU AI Act is a binding EU law classifying AI systems by risk level. High-risk AI (hiring, credit, medical) faces mandatory audits and registration. In force August 2024, high-risk AI rules apply from December 2027 (extended from August 2026 by the EU Digital Omnibus).
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Governance·17 min
Read →AI Hype and the Capture of EU AI Regulation
Unpack how AI hype captures EU AI regulation. This analysis reveals industry lobbying and optimism biasing EU AI regulation, risking weak rules for high-ri
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Governance·12 min
Read →EU Cracks Down on Meta Age Verification Gaps in 2026
EU regulators say Meta age verification fails DSA standards, exposing under‑13 users to risk; small teams must adapt compliance to avoid fines.
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Governance·13 min
Read →EU AI regulation: Hype, Capture, and Guidance for Teams
Explore how EU AI regulation is shaped by hype and industry capture, and get practical steps for small teams to stay compliant and avoid policy pitfalls.
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Governance·11 min
Read →FCC Scrutiny of Disney Highlights DEI regulatory risk
The FCC’s probe of Disney’s diversity practices reveals DEI regulatory risk, showing how oversight can create compliance challenges for AI developers.
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Guides·10 min
Read →AI Governance for Remote and Distributed Teams: The 2026 Playbook
Remote teams have higher shadow AI risk, cross-border data transfer complications, and no shared physical environment to normalize governance habits. Here is what to do differently.
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Governance·13 min
Read →SAS Launches agentic AI governance Tools for Enterprises
SAS rolls out agentic AI governance tools to curb shadow AI, build trust in automation, and simplify compliance for AI agents and copilots in enterprises.
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Governance·14 min
Read →EU AI Act deadline looms as talks stall – Small Teams Guide
The EU AI Act deadline nears as trilogue talks stall, leaving small teams unsure about compliance timelines and sectoral overlaps. Get actionable steps now
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Governance·14 min
Read →African Music Industry Faces AI Music Risk Small Team Guide
Explore African music markets' AI music risk, from viral AI choir scandals to policy setbacks, and get practical steps teams can use to protect rights.
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Governance·18 min
Read →AI Governance for Small Teams: The Complete Guide (2026)
Everything a small team needs to govern AI: policy, risk assessment, vendor due diligence, sector compliance, monitoring, and red teaming. With templates and checklists.
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Compliance·16 min
Read →EU AI Act Compliance for Small Teams: The Complete Guide (2026)
EU AI Act high-risk provisions (Annex III) are enforceable December 2, 2027 (extended from August 2026 by EU Digital Omnibus). What small teams must do: classify your AI systems, run conformity assessment, implement human oversight, and register high-risk systems.
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