AI can add power and speed to companies’ daily operations, but plenty of AI has developed without full attention to its risks. This checklist, derived from our in-depth coverage on the topic, offers practical and sometimes overlooked steps to manage the process for obtaining AI. See our two-part series on how to manage AI procurement: “Leadership and Preparation” (Sep. 18, 2024), and “Five Steps” (Oct. 2, 2024).