Before your business rushes into AI tools, there are a few important foundations to put in place.

In this episode of AI for South Africa, Maxine talks about what businesses need to understand before AI becomes part of everyday work. It is not just about choosing ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude, or any other tool. It is about making sure your team knows what is allowed, what data is safe to share, and who is responsible for the final output.

We look at four key areas every business should consider:

AI governance policies
 Data sovereignty and POPIA responsibilities
 Shadow AI in the workplace
 Choosing the right AI tools for your business

Whether you are a small business owner, a manager, or part of a larger corporate team, this episode gives you a practical starting point for using AI safely, responsibly, and with proper guardrails.

Your action for the week: find out whether your business has an AI policy that covers the tools your team is already using.

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