A DirectIndustry e-Magazine op-ed argues that AI has entered a new phase in which corporate innovation is increasingly governed rather than left to spread unchecked. The piece contends that the EU AI Act’s most lasting effect may be to transform artificial intelligence from a purely technical matter into one of corporate governance, with business leaders now personally accountable for how AI systems are deployed. The author frames this shift as a turning point that will reshape how companies approach AI risk and compliance.
