"Governance Gap Raises AI Security Concerns"

Security researchers at Juniper Networks conducted a new study and found that cybersecurity is now viewed as the most critical factor in AI adoption, but governance needs to catch up with the potential risks associated with the technology. The researchers polled 700 AI managers in global companies during their new study. The researchers found that 63% of respondents believe they are “most of the way” to their planned AI adoption goals. A majority of respondents argued that when AI doesn’t receive appropriate oversight, then “accelerated hacking,” terrorism (55%), and privacy (55%) emerge as the most significant risks to organizations. Nearly all of the participants (95%) agreed that in order to minimize potential negative impacts, companies must have policies in place for AI governance and compliance. Unfortunately, many are falling behind, just 9% saying their AI governance is mature. In recent years, many European governments have stepped in to regulate data collection, storage, and usage, spurring organizations to take a more proactive approach to internal AI governance. The researchers stated that as a result, organizations are starting to develop comprehensive AI and data governance policies to protect against financial and reputational loss. The researchers believe that as AI use grows, we will see more being done to effectively govern and secure it.

Infosecurity reports: "Governance Gap Raises AI Security Concerns"