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Johnie T Young
AI Expert
Johnie T Young is an AI expert and governance practitioner with deep experience helping fast-moving technology companies implement responsible AI practices at small-team scale. With a focus on practical, actionable frameworks, Johnie built AI Policy Desk to close the gap between enterprise-grade compliance tooling and the real-world needs of lean product teams. Before founding AI Policy Desk, Johnie worked across a range of technology companies advising on AI risk management, GDPR readiness, and EU AI Act compliance. With the rapid emergence of AI regulation globally, Johnie identified a clear need: governance resources written for 10-person teams, not Fortune 500 legal departments — practical templates, checklists, and guides that teams can pick up and use today.
- AI governance practitioner
- EU AI Act and GDPR specialist
- AI risk management expert
- Compliance frameworks for small teams
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193 articles by Johnie T Young
Guides·8 min
Read →EU AI Act Nudification Ban + Watermarking: December 2, 2026 Compliance Checklist
EU AI Act Omnibus: nudification apps banned and AI watermarking required by December 2, 2026. Compliance checklist for providers and deployers — what must change, what's exempt, and penalties.
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Guides·7 min
Read →Federal AI Preemption vs State Laws 2026 — What Actually Applies to Your Business
Federal AI preemption status May 2026: White House blueprint calls for preemption, Congress has rejected it twice. State laws (Texas TRAIGA, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland) remain in force. Compliance guide.
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Guides·9 min
Read →Texas TRAIGA Compliance Checklist 2026 — Responsible AI Governance Act
Texas TRAIGA compliance checklist for developers and deployers. Effective January 1, 2026: prohibited uses, documentation requirements, impact assessments, consumer notices, and the NIST safe harbor.
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Guides·6 min
Read →Amazon KDP: AI-Assisted vs AI-Generated Content — Which Box Do You Check?
Amazon KDP requires you to declare AI-generated content at upload. Here is exactly which checkbox to use, what each term means under Amazon's policy, and how to decide for your book.
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Read →Connecticut AI Law 2026 (SB 5): What It Requires and Compliance Checklist
Connecticut SB 5 — the Artificial Intelligence Responsibility and Transparency Act — passed May 2026, awaiting governor signature. Key requirements: automated employment decisions, AI companion safeguards, synthetic media labeling. Multiple effective dates. Compliance checklist.
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Read →Maryland Surveillance Pricing Law 2026: Grocery Stores Face New Personalized Pricing Rules
Maryland's Protection from Predatory Pricing Act (HB 895) — signed April 2026 — bans grocery stores and food delivery services from using consumer personal data to set individualized prices. What is prohibited, who is covered, and what is exempt. Effective October 1, 2026.
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Read →Washington AI Likeness Law: June 10, 2026 Deadline — Compliance Checklist
Washington's AI likeness and deepfake law takes effect June 10, 2026. Signed by Governor Ferguson. What is prohibited, who is liable, and what to check in your tech stack before the deadline.
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Read →EU AI Act August 2026 Deadline Extended to December 2027: What It Means
EU Digital Omnibus agreement confirmed May 7, 2026: Annex III (high-risk AI) deadline moves to December 2, 2027. GPAI enforcement unchanged. 6-point action checklist for compliance teams.
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Templates·8 min
Read →AI Vendor Contract Redline Template: 12 Clauses to Add or Fix (2026)
12 AI vendor contract clauses to add, fix, or reject before signing. Copy-paste redline language for: no training on your data, 72-hour breach notification, data deletion, sub-processor limits, audit rights, and model version control.
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Guides·7 min
Read →Anthropic vs OpenAI: GDPR Compliance Differences (2026)
Side-by-side comparison of Anthropic and OpenAI GDPR terms: DPA availability, data retention, EU hosting, sub-processors, breach notification, and training data opt-out. Which is safer for EU personal data?
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Read →Colorado AI Act Enforcement Suspended: What the April 27 Court Order Means
A Colorado Magistrate Judge suspended enforcement of SB 24-205 on April 27, 2026. What the order actually says, what's still in effect, and what your team should do now.
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Read →EU AI Act August 2 Deadline: 87 Days Left — Week-by-Week Action Plan
87 days until EU AI Act August 2, 2026. Week-by-week action plan for high-risk AI deployers: what to do this week, next month, and by July 31. Includes copy-paste task list for each phase.
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