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SEC's Division of Examinations Announces New Exam Handbook

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Summary: The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations today published its new handbook, “The SEC Exam Handbook: A Practical Guide on Process and Engagement,” which replaces and expands upon the previous examination brochure by providing…

Why it matters: This matters if it changes how teams think about model governance, safety work, monitoring, or regulatory exposure around deployed AI systems.

What to watch: Watch for follow-on technical guidance, deployment constraints, evaluation details, or signs that the announcement changes actual production practice rather than just policy language.

Source: [Executive Risk] SEC Press Releases