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The AI Oversight Gap: Adoption Is Scaling. Governance Controls Aren't.

April 7, 2026

AI is no longer a pilot program for most organizations. It is running across functions, teams, and vendors, often without the governance infrastructure to match.

Only 25% of organizations have comprehensive visibility into how employees are using AI. The remaining 75% are making governance decisions against an incomplete picture. And the consequences are already measurable: In the past 12 months, organizations report AI-related data breaches, policy violations, regulatory action, and legal claims. Meanwhile, 58% of leaders believe their governance controls are keeping pace with AI adoption but only 18% have active mitigation in place.

This report draws on research with over 800 GRC, audit, and IT decision-makers across four countries to show where governance is breaking down and what it takes to close the gap.

Download your copy to learn:
  • Where AI visibility is breaking down and why it is the first problem to solve
  • How to identify your organization's maturity level across four governance states
  • A practical roadmap for building governance that keeps pace with AI deployment

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