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Human Behavior: The AI Risk Surface GRC Can't Ignore

May 26, 2026

AI is as big and important as ever as organizations continue to find new ways to implement it. However, that increased usage must come with increased governance. About 82% of industry leaders reported an increase in AI-enabled attacks over the past year.

While it can be difficult to pinpoint the root of AI threats, research suggests that the most immediate and often ignored risk is the way employees engage with AI. This ranges from shadow AI to AI-enabled social engineering.

The clear, sustainable solution: building an adaptable, collaborative AI governance framework.

This report offers an in-depth look at the relationship between employees and AI risk. Using results from a survey of over 800 industry leaders, the report explores:
  • The growing AI visibility gap
  • How the accountability gap contributes to AI threats
  • The need for adaptable AI governance and cross-functional integration

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