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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.

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