EP002: AI policy basics for operators.

This episode translates AI policy concepts into practical operating decisions for leaders, managers, and delivery teams.

• Episode: 002
• Title: AI policy basics for operators
• Runtime: 10m 30s
• Host: Michael Hanna-Butros Meyering

AI policy works only when it is written as operational guidance people can apply in daily workflows.

• 00:00 Why AI policy fails in real teams
• 01:20 Story 1: Claude Sonnet 4.6 and model-change governance
• 04:40 Story 2: AI infrastructure cost signals and procurement controls
• 07:40 Action block: policy + change management implementation
• 09:40 Monday-morning actions + outro

• Anthropic launched Claude Sonnet 4.6 (February 17, 2026), which reinforces the need for  ...