AIGP Study Guide
Module 6: Governing AI Development · BoK III.A

Operational Controls - Five Owners to Name

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Controls are only real when someone owns them. The memorable owner is the kill switch - a named person with authority to shut the system down when an AI misbehaves in production.

Controls are only real when someone owns them. The memorable owner is the kill switch - a named person with authority to shut the system down. The memorable owner is the kill switch - a named person with authority to shut the system down. The organisation must decide who will do each of these.

  1. Hold real-time operational responsibility
  2. Conduct intermittent or routine audits and reviews
  3. Establish and respond to feedback and appeal mechanisms
  4. Elevate issues in emergent or emergency situations
  5. Own the "kill switch" for the AI
Exam flash

The kill switch is the memorable one → a named owner with authority to shut the system down. If a scenario asks who acts when an AI misbehaves in production, look for the kill-switch owner and the escalation path.

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