OneTrust report outlines AI risk management challenges

A recent report from OneTrust outlines the challenges organizations face regarding governance amid growing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Titled “2025 AI-Ready Governance Report,” it captures insights from 1,250 governance executives across North America and Europe concerning AI risk management practices.

The report indicates that organizations have seen a 37% rise in time invested in AI risk management this year. These developments have prompted executives to identify notable gaps in their current governance frameworks, with 73% recognizing deficiencies in areas such as visibility, collaboration, and policy enforcement as AI adoption becomes more prevalent.

Blake Brannon, Chief Innovation Officer at OneTrust, commented on the findings, stating, “AI is changing not just what organizations govern, but how they govern. The speed of AI innovation has exposed a fundamental mismatch.” This suggests that traditional governance approaches have not aligned with the rapid pace of AI advancements, highlighting the need for modernized governance mechanisms.

Consequently, 82% of leaders reported that the challenges introduced by AI risks require a shift in governance strategies. Organizations aspiring to take a leading position in AI are revising their financial allocations, with 98% planning to increase governance budgets in the next fiscal year. This increase averages around 24% to support governance improvements corresponding to AI growth.

Among organizations actively integrating AI, those with advanced capabilities report more significant governance challenges; 86% acknowledge the need for enhanced oversight, in contrast to 58% of those in experimental stages. This underscores the necessity for robust governance frameworks for entities focused on scaling AI efforts effectively.