AI Governance Newsletter

The briefing for leaders taking AI seriously.

Every week, Mark Unwin — founder of askKira and one of the UK's leading voices on organisational AI — cuts through the noise to deliver what actually matters for schools, businesses and AI governance leaders.

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Not another AI roundup.
Practical intelligence for leaders.

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AI Governance & Policy

What governments, regulators and frameworks are saying about AI — and what it means for your organisation right now.

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Shadow AI & Data Risk

The real-world risks of unmanaged AI use — and the practical steps organisations are taking to get ahead of them.

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AI in Education

How schools, MATs and trusts are deploying AI safely — what's working, what's failing, and what the DfE is watching.

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Strategy & Leadership

How senior leaders are thinking about AI — not as a tool but as infrastructure — and building the case internally.

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Research & Evidence

The studies, reports and data worth reading — summarised clearly so you can use them without wading through 40 pages.

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White-Label & Commercial AI

How organisations are building and monetising AI products — with case studies from the real world, including Bounce AI.

Mark Unwin
The Editor

Mark Unwin

Founder, askKira · AI Governance Adviser

Mark has spent the last three years at the forefront of organisational AI in the UK — building askKira from the ground up, advising schools and businesses on AI governance, and connecting with over 8,000 leaders through this newsletter and his LinkedIn network.

He writes from the inside — not as a commentator, but as someone who is actively building, deploying and governing AI in real organisations every week.

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Recent Issues

A taste of what you'll receive.

March 2026

What the Government's AI Framework Actually Means for Schools

The new guidance landed quietly. Here's what it requires, what it recommends, and what most school leaders have missed.

EducationPolicy
February 2026

Shadow AI: Why Your NDA Is Probably Already at Risk

A deep dive into how free AI tools handle your data — and why most businesses are more exposed than they realise.

GovernanceData Risk
January 2026

From Chatbot to Product: How Organisations Are Monetising AI

The Bounce AI story, and what it tells us about the future of white-label AI in charities, SaaS businesses and content organisations.

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