Enterprise Architecture for Responsible AI: Governance, Risk and Operating Models
Architecture & Governance Magazine, Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
Enterprise architecture provides structure for managing AI governance across strategy, data, technology, risk, and operations.
Organizations should embed responsible AI into enterprise architecture rather than treating it as isolated compliance.
The article presents a five-layer governance model connecting business strategy, accountability, risk management, technical controls, and human oversight.
By governing AI across its full lifecycle, from discovery through retirement, and creating actionable architecture artifacts, organizations can achieve scalable, evidence-based AI oversight that balances security with innovation.