56% of organizations report challenges in managing AI user risks, including the unintended spread of misinformation.

May 27, 2026

56% of organizations report challenges in managing AI user risks, including the unintended spread of misinformation. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by OpenText & Ponemon Institute in May 2026. It covers topics including AI, AI Safety, AI User Risks. The original data appears in Managing Risks and Optimizing the Value of AI, GenAI & Agentic AI. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 3/23/2026

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56% of organizations report challenges in managing AI user risks, including the unintended spread of misinformation. This data was published by OpenText & Ponemon Institute and covers AI, AI Safety, AI User Risks.

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This statistic comes from Managing Risks and Optimizing the Value of AI, GenAI & Agentic AI, published by OpenText & Ponemon Institute on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.opentext.com/resources/ponemon-institute-study.

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