Roses Are Red, AI Is Wild: A Guide to AI Regulation

The report argues that AI regulation feels chaotic because AI capabilities are decentralized and embedded across SaaS tools, making visibility the core challenge for compliance. It highlights regulators’ shift from focusing on model choice to data permissions, persistence, and oversight, and recommends practical governance principles such as treating AI as part of the SaaS environment, focusing on data access, documenting intent, and designing for constant change. The piece positions Grip as a solution to map AI usage, connections, and changes, enabling organizations to demonstrate reasonable governance and make compliance manageable.