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50% of cybersecurity professionals say their organizations hold human decision-makers ultimately accountable when AI-recommended actions lead to incorrect outcomes.

PublisherISC2
ReportRethinking AI's Impact on Cybersecurity Roles
Published14 July 2026
TopicsAI Accountability, AI

Published by ISC2 in Rethinking AI's Impact on Cybersecurity Roles, 14 July 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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