Compliance: What are the Top Three Key Actions to Leveraging AI Successfully in 2025?

Introducing Our Author

Shwetha Shantharam, AVP and Product Head at 4CRisk.ai, with more than 20 years’ experience in software, and has specialized in AI-powered products for regulatory, compliance and risk teams. She joins us in this blog, to review the top 3 key actions you can take and a Game Plan you can make to leverage AI-powered products, agents and co-pilots for your Compliance program.  

Compliance: AI in 2025

Compliance has always been a bit like trying to tame a wild river. It’s constantly changing course, picking up speed when you least expect it, and occasionally dumping unexpected boulders in your path. As we plunge into 2025, the AI river has never been more unpredictable. But fear not—this blog will provide three solid pieces of advice to help you navigate the currents, avoid the whirlpools, and maybe even enjoy the ride in an AI Power Boat.

You are likely well aware of the buzz around AI being a game-changer in compliance. It’s not a buzzword anymore; it’s the motor on your compliance Power Boat. Organizations are embracing AI to power-up and accelerate compliance processes in legal, security, IT, policy and third-party programs – and more. They are realizing dramatic efficiencies – AI Agents are up to 50 X faster than a Human alone.  

1. What is the Best Way to Prepare for Change?

A recent study from global SaaS solutions provider Stibo Systems, “AI: The High-Stakes Gamble for Enterprises,” found that a full 49% of business leaders admit they are not prepared to use AI responsibly, 79% of organizations do not have bias mitigation policies and practices in place, and 54% of organizations have not implemented new security measures to keep up with AI integration — but only 32% of business leaders admit they’ve rushed AI adoption.

‍Understand the benefits of key use cases, and you will be on the way to being prepared!  AI isn’t just scanning documents faster or flagging anomalies—it’s transforming how we think about legal, compliance, security and risk. Imagine your Always-on AI Analyst who never sleeps, tirelessly cross-checking regulations, monitoring, parsing, comparing and analyzing content and transactions, and identifying trends and gaps in near-real time.  Tools like 4CRisk’s Ask ARIA Co-Pilot can be your Always-On Advisor, answering your questions, 90% faster. That’s the promise of Trustworthy Gen AI in 2025.

2. Is Privacy the New Battleground?

Privacy when using AI tools such as ChatGPT, and even the newly launched Deep Seek, is becoming paramount. Countries and Software providers across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Americas, and beyond are rolling out their own privacy policies and frameworks, each with its own quirks, pitfalls and penalties. An organization’s approach to privacy is becoming a litmus test for trust—something your customers notice and value. (Read our Blog here on Privacy Regulations in 2025).  In 2025, companies are navigating a world where users demand transparency, regulators are sharpening their teeth, and one misstep can turn your organization into tomorrow’s cautionary tale.

What’s the secret to staying hi-powered in these AI rivers of change? Think of privacy as more than a compliance obligation; it’s a core business value. Build transparency into your systems, train your teams to treat data like a family heirloom, and remember that a little paranoia goes a long way in protecting against cyber threats.

While the tech is dazzling, it’s not magic. It needs guardrails, oversight, and, most importantly, human judgment to steer it in the right direction. Businesses embracing AI with a healthy dose of realism—and robust ethical frameworks—will reap the rewards without capsizing.

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3. How are Compliance Organizations Investing in Key Use Cases in Trustworthy Gen AI?  

The organizations that thrive will be those willing to invest in training and AI products that can prove their effectiveness, value and transparency. Success will come from building expertise in Trustworthy AI, both within teams and across industries.  (Read our Blog here on How 4CRisk ensures Trustworthy Gen AI with Specialized, private and secure language models).

What is The Gameplan for Thriving in 2025 with AI Powered Compliance?

So how do you not only stay afloat but thrive in this swirling river of change? Here’s the game plan:

1. Embrace Trustworthy Gen AI Tech and AI Agents: Use Trustworthy Gen AI in your Compliance program where it makes sense, but don’t forget the human touch.
2. ‍Prioritize Privacy and Compliance: Treat data and controls that bind them like a treasure chest, not a commodity. Think beyond compliance and use Compliance as a strategic advantage.
3. ‍Stay Agile: Monitor regulatory changes like a hawk and adapt quickly. 2025 promises no shortage of new rules to keep us on our toes. These regulations aren’t just about compliance; they’re about survival in an interconnected, digital-first world. And while staying compliant might feel like navigating rapids, the payoff is worth it: stability, trust, and a competitive edge. (Read our Blog here on What to Expect in Regulatory Shifts in 2025).  Let’s spotlight a few game-changers:
   

• The EU AI Act: A bold attempt to regulate AI, it’s setting global standards for risk management and ethical AI and Trustworthy Gen AI use.  
• SEC Cybersecurity Rules: Expect more scrutiny on how companies disclose and handle cyber incidents. Use AI Agents to like Compliance Maps to understand where you are covered, and where you are not.  
• DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act): Strengthening resilience against ICT risks in Europe’s financial sector.

4. Foster a Culture of Compliance: Make compliance everyone’s business, not just the legal team’s headache.

The good news is that AI promises to accelerate professionals’ productivity across the board. With the right mindset and strategies, 4CRisk’s Gen AI platform, agents and tools, 2025 presents an opportunity to lead, innovate, and build a stronger, more resilient organization. So, rev up your Compliance engine, keep your eyes on the horizon, and get ready to steer through these uncharted waters with confidence.  

Check out these related blogs and resources  

• https://www.4crisk.ai/post/gdpr-and-ai-regulation-escalating-privacy-compliance-challenges-for-organizations ‍
• https://www.4crisk.ai/post/ai-and-the-humans-how-2025-will-be-the-year-of-smarter-teams-not-just-smarter-tech ‍
• https://www.4crisk.ai/whitepapers/a-practical-guide-to-ai-agents-and-co-pilots