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IT decision makers say the most valuable open source benefits for building trust in AI over the next three years are transparency and easier auditability (87%), more customisation for business and regulatory needs (82%), and greater control over how AI is built and where it runs (80%).

PublisherRed Hat
ReportRed Hat Survey Explores the AI Sovereignty Gap and Disruption Risk Posed to UK Businesses
Published21 April 2026
TopicsOpen Source, Trust, Auditability, AI

Published by Red Hat in Red Hat Survey Explores the AI Sovereignty Gap and Disruption Risk Posed to UK Businesses , 21 April 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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12 sources answer what share of organisations have an ai governance policy in place. They report between 18% and 44%, with a median of 36.5%.

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