The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) STAR for AI program extends its globally recognized, proven assurance framework to the unique challenges of artificial intelligence. It establishes a foundation of trust for AI systems by providing a comprehensive set of security and governance controls tailored for the entire AI lifecycle. Addressing critical domains like data privacy, model robustness, bias mitigation, and supply chain integrity, the framework offers organizations a structured pathway to demonstrate due diligence. By leveraging the STAR program's established mechanisms, companies can provide verifiable assurance to stakeholders, proving their AI systems are secure, ethical, and trustworthy from the ground up.