As enterprises race to deploy AI across critical operations, especially in highly-regulated sectors like finance, healthcare, telecom, and manufacturing, they face a double-edged sword. AI promises unprecedented efficiency and insights, but it also introduces complex risks and uncertainties. Nearly 59% of large enterprises are already working with AI and planning to increase investment, yet only about 42% have actually deployed AI at scale. At the same time, incidents of AI failures and misuse are mounting; the Stanford AI Index noted a 26-fold increase in AI incidents since 2012, with over 140 AI-related lawsuits already pending in U.S. courts. These statistics underscore a growing reality: while AI’s presence in the enterprise is accelerating, so too are the risks and scrutiny around its use.
