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What software should support
- AI inventory and owner tracking.
- Use-case intake forms and approval workflows.
- Risk classification and assessment templates.
- Policy management and employee acknowledgements.
- Vendor documentation and model evidence storage.
- Controls, tasks, incidents and review dates.
- Reporting for leadership, customers and auditors.
Questions before buying
- Does the tool map to EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF and internal controls?
- Can business teams use it without legal or engineering bottlenecks?
- Can you export your data if you switch vendors?
- Does it support custom risk categories and evidence fields?
- Does it integrate with security, privacy, GRC or ticketing tools?
When a spreadsheet is enough
For a small company with limited AI use, a structured spreadsheet may be enough to start. Move to software when you have many AI systems, multiple owners, evidence requirements, customer questionnaires, regulated use cases, or a need for workflow automation.
FAQ
Do I need AI compliance software for AdSense approval?
No. This page is about business AI compliance tooling, not website monetisation.
Can software make us compliant?
No software can guarantee compliance. It can help organise evidence, workflows and controls.
Should I buy before creating an AI inventory?
Usually no. Create a small inventory first so you know what requirements the software must support.
Sources and review method
This page is written as general business guidance, not legal advice. It is maintained from official AI Act materials, European Commission / AI Office updates, the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and practical AI governance controls.