The AI governance mirage: Why 72% of enterprises don’t have the control and security they think they do
FeaturedMatt Marshall 12:04 pm, PT, April 21, 2026 Decision makers at 72% of organizations claim to have two or more AI platforms that they identify as their “primary” layer, according to a survey of 40 enterprise companies conducted by VentureBeat last month, revealing real gaps in security and control. For enterprise management and technical leaders, and especially security leaders, these multiple AI platforms extend the attack surfaces of most enterprises at a time when AI-driven attacks have become increasingly potent.Source: VentureBeat Pulse Research Q1 2026The multiple platforms — which include offerings from hyperscaler or AI labs like Microsoft Azure, Google, OpenAI or Anthropic, or big application companies like Epic, Workday or ServiceNow — reflect a state of sprawl…
