This white paper explores the central role of AI governance in bridging this trust divide. It highlights how comprehensive governance frameworks rooted in transparency, fairness, and ethical accountability can restore confidence and ensure that AI technologies operate safely, lawfully, and in alignment with human values. Building upon recent global regulatory developments, such as the full implementation of the European Union’s AI Act and the 2025 updates to the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) AI Risk Management Framework, the paper offers a structured roadmap for organizations to implement governance mechanisms that promote responsible AI adoption.