Only 38% of digital trust professionals are confident in their board’s understanding of AI risks.

Publisher	ISACA
Report	AI Use Accelerates, While Governance and ROI Lag
Published	5 May 2026
Topics	AI , AI Risk, Board

Published by ISACA in AI Use Accelerates, While Governance and ROI Lag, 5 May 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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