AI Governance Is Fast Becoming an Unmanageable Chore
CIO, Friday, September 25th, 2026
IT leaders' governance workload has surged even as AI itself saves employees time, straining oversight capacity.
OneTrust research cited in the piece finds IT leaders now spend 26% more time on AI governance and risk work than a year ago, even as frontline employees save nearly a full workday weekly using AI tools.
The gap stems from unapproved AI usage, citizen-developer apps, and incident response consuming leaders' hours rather than building durable controls.
Experts warn that awareness and time spent don't equal readiness, and organizations must embed governance into operating models before autonomous agents multiply the burden.