Field Guide · Vendors & procurement
What to Ask Before Signing the Next AI Contract
Many consequential AI decisions arrive through vendor contracts or embedded features in systems the institution already owns. Readiness starts before procurement, not after.
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Many consequential AI decisions arrive through vendor contracts or embedded features in systems the institution already owns. Readiness starts before procurement, not after.