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2026 Enterprise AI Risk Survey: The Hidden Cost of Enterprise AI

AI investment is accelerating, but many organizations are discovering that the financial risks of AI extend far beyond software licenses and infrastructure costs.
 
Based on original research from 300 senior enterprise leaders at organizations with 1,000+ employees, this report uncovers the hidden governance gaps, operational blind spots, and costly AI incidents that are undermining enterprise AI initiatives.
 
Whether you’re responsible for AI security, governance, or enterprise risk, the findings reveal what separates organizations scaling AI successfully from those accumulating hidden financial exposure.
 
Inside the report you’ll learn:
 

  • Why AI incidents are becoming million-dollar business events and what drives the cost
  • Why most organizations struggle to prove AI ROI despite increasing investment
  • The governance gaps creating budget overruns, stalled deployments, and unnecessary risk
  • Where executives and deployment teams fundamentally disagree about AI visibility and oversight

2026 Enterprise AI Risk Survey