Governance

AI Due Diligence

Systematic evaluation of AI risks in M&A transactions, vendor selection, and business decisions.

Definition

AI Due Diligence is the process of systematically investigating and evaluating AI-related risks and opportunities in business transactions. This is increasingly critical in:

  • M&A transactions: Assessing target company's AI assets, liabilities, and compliance
  • Vendor selection: Evaluating AI service providers' practices and risks
  • Investment decisions: Understanding AI-related risks in portfolio companies

Key areas of AI due diligence include:

  • Intellectual property ownership and licensing of AI models and training data
  • Regulatory compliance status and pending requirements
  • Data governance practices and privacy compliance
  • Model documentation, validation, and performance history
  • AI-related litigation, regulatory actions, or complaints
  • Technical debt and model maintenance requirements

Sources

  • M&A Best Practices
  • NIST AI RMF