More and more businesses are struggling to deal with 'uncontrolled' AI (www.techradar.com)

Lenovo's latest research reveals that nearly 75% of enterprise AI usage is occurring without adequate oversight, leading to what the company has termed an "AI execution gap." Despite substantial investments in AI technology, organizations are struggling to establish proper governance, resulting in a rise of shadow AI practices. Interestingly, over 70% of employees engage with AI tools weekly, with one in three doing so outside of IT governance, which raises concerns about security and data exposure. This trend signals significant implications for the AI/ML community, as a "two-speed workforce" emerges—one segment using secure AI tools while another relies on unauthorized applications. With 61% of IT leaders reporting increased AI-related threats, governance is becoming critical. As AI adoption accelerates and regulations tighten, businesses will need to focus on risk management and visibility to align AI usage with organizational controls. Lenovo emphasizes that while AI presents opportunities, unchecked growth could introduce substantial risks and costs.