Artificial Intelligence is no longer just predicting what might happen; it’s starting to decide what will happen. This leap from predictive AI (which forecasts outcomes) to prescriptive AI (which recommends and triggers actions) is transforming industries.
Banks are freezing accounts before fraud occurs. Logistics systems reroute shipments in real time. HR tools shortlist or reject candidates without human review. These capabilities promise speed and efficiency, but they also introduce new governance and legal risks that organizations can’t afford to overlook.
At LCG Discovery & Governance, we’ve seen both the value and the vulnerabilities of prescriptive AI. The difference between innovation and liability often comes down to whether AI is deployed inside a governance-first framework.
