Is 2026 the Year AI Bills of Materials Get Real?

This Dark Reading article discusses the emerging importance of AI Bills of Materials (AI BOMs) as a critical component of managing risk associated with artificial intelligence systems. The article highlights the growing regulatory pressure, particularly from the EU and US, to mandate AI BOMs for high-risk AI deployments, alongside industry recommendations for standard due diligence. Despite current aspirational use, the piece emphasizes the need for standardized definitions, tooling, and a deeper understanding of AI system components – including data lineage, model versions, and operational metadata – to effectively address the unique risks posed by AI.