As enterprises increasingly deploy AI systems developed by third parties, they remain legally and operationally responsible for the risks these systems pose, including discrimination, data mishandling, and customer harm. Despite limited visibility into the models’ training or updates, companies face scrutiny from regulators and courts when adverse outcomes occur, underscoring the need for robust AI risk management and governance even when AI is outsourced.
https://hbr.org/2026/07/you-outsourced-the-ai-but-you-still-own-the-risk