Signal 75% cite governance as the main concern but only 18% have councils

Summary

This signal highlights a gap between concern about governing autonomous systems and action to do so. EY reports that three quarters of technology leaders name governance as their biggest worry when deploying such systems. Yet only 18% have set up comprehensive councils to govern AI. EY argues that closing this gap matters not only for compliance but also for building the internal trust that allows adoption at scale. It recommends hybrid governance that combines human strategic oversight with AI-driven operational decisions, starting with pilots in non-critical areas. The underlying change, in its words, is moving from approving every decision to making sure decisions reflect the organization's values and goals.