July 25, 2026 · Sujit Maharana
Why Do CEOs See AI Value but Can't Scale It?
Nearly nine in ten CEOs now see AI value, but only in targeted areas. New BCG data finds that organizational barriers, more than technical ones, are what limit scale.
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July 22, 2026 · Sujit Maharana
How Much Does an AI Audit Cost?
AI audit covers three different things at three very different price points. The cost is set almost entirely by scope: how many AI systems you run, how ready your evidence is, and which standard you're measured against. Before you price an audit, find out whether you need one.
July 19, 2026 · Sujit Maharana
AI Governance Assessment vs. AI Audit: What a PE-Backed Company Needs
Three different things get called an AI audit. A self-assessment tells you where you stand, a third-party audit gives an outsider's attestation, and a regulator-required conformity assessment is a legal obligation. A PE-backed company usually needs them in that order, and rarely needs the last one as early as it fears.