How long does AI due diligence take?
Most AI DD engagements run 2-3 weeks.
Week 1: scoping and data access. We define what we are assessing, get into the data room, and start reviewing documentation. Week 2: the deep-dive -- model evaluation, data infrastructure testing, team interviews, and checking whether people actually use the AI. The final days: report writing and executive briefing to your deal team and IC.
Timeline depends on two things: data room complexity and how many AI systems we need to evaluate. A target with one production model is faster than one claiming twelve. We built this process for deal timelines, not consulting timelines.