The Minimal AI Risk Register for SMBs
You don’t need enterprise bureaucracy to manage AI risk. You need a simple register that prevents the common failures: leaks, hallucinations, and uncontrolled actions.
Core risks (and controls)
- Hallucination → grounding + refusal rules + monitoring
- Data leakage → least privilege + redaction + strict source sets
- Unsafe actions → approvals, rate limits, tool allowlists
- Compliance → logging + retention policy + audit trails
- Brand risk → style guide + escalation paths
Minimal register template
Risk • Impact • Likelihood • Control • Owner • Review date. Review monthly until stable.
See Ethical AI and Data Security.
