AI Risks Rise Faster Than Business Value, Gartner Says

By Public Technologies
  • Gartner warned AI risk is outpacing business value as organizations struggle to scale successful initiatives across their operations.
  • A Q2 2026 survey of over 2,000 technology leaders found 71% expect agentic AI deployment within 12 months; just 21% have governance capabilities.
  • Another Q2 survey of over 1,000 functional leaders found 58% reported some positive value from AI initiatives.
  • Only 25% of CIOs align technology and business risk, according to a Q3 2026 survey of 303 CIOs and IT risk leaders.


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