Every week, employees at your company are making decisions about what AI tools to use and what to put into them. They’re making those decisions without guidance, without oversight, and in many cases without realizing that the choices they’re making have implications that extend well beyond their own productivity. An AI acceptable use policy is how you change that. It doesn’t have to be long. It doesn’t have to be written by lawyers. It needs to be clear, practical, and actually shared with your team. This post walks you through the essential components. If you want the complete template — ready to customize with your company name and distribute to your team — we’ve published an AI Acceptable Use Policy Template as a free download.