Why Small Firms Must Treat AI Like Any Other Employee With Rules, Oversight, and Accountability

At Roark Tech Services, we pride ourselves on helping small firms navigate technology with the same diligence and discipline that large enterprises deploy but tailored with the white-glove care and security focus our clients deserve.

Today, the conversation at every board table, conference call, and team chat is the same: AI is here. How do we use it wisely?

While the excitement is justified, AI tools truly can transform productivity, the risks are equally real, especially for small firms with limited time and expertise to craft policy guardrails.

The truth is simple: AI, for all its brilliance, is not a self-managing miracle. It’s more like a new hire: immensely talented but, without clear instruction, prone to mistakes, blind spots, and even mishandling sensitive company information.

Small firms that fail to treat AI like any other employee, with clear rules, active oversight, and practical accountability, invite risks they can ill afford. This week let’s unpack why that is, what could go wrong, and how Roark helps our clients harness AI safely and confidently.

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Established in 1998, Roark Tech Services is a boutique firm dedicated exclusively to supporting small businesses. Contact us to learn more about how we can to set up proper AI policies for your business

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