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AI Audit as a New Due Diligence Requirement for Professional Services M&A in Europe, Q3 2026 Onwards
Professional services firms engaging in M&A will confront a new layer of due diligence: external AI capability audits. This arises from intensifying regulatory scrutiny on AI governance, coupled with client and insurer demands for certified AI practices. Deals will become contingent on verifying the acquired entity's AI models, data provenance, and ethical frameworks, particularly in regulated industries.
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