As organizations increasingly rely on vendors to develop AI systems, which of the following is...

AAISM vendor governance guidance identifies regular audits of vendor processes as the most effective method of ensuring compliance with ethical and security standards. Independent audits provide verifiable assurance that vendors are meeting agreed-upon requirements. Self-attestation, internal monitoring, or documentation sharing provide some transparency but do not guarantee compliance. The best practice, particularly for high-risk AI deployments, is independent and recurring audits of vendor processes.