The recent Gartner article on Generative AI (GenAI) entering the “trough of disillusionment” marks a pivotal moment for technology leaders. As the initial rush to adopt GenAI begins to cool, we are presented with a valuable opportunity to focus on the groundwork necessary for sustainable AI adoption.

As organizations race to leverage AI, many are finding that the biggest challenge is managing the “shadow AI” implementations that often occur outside the formal oversight of IT and risk management. These unseen, unsanctioned uses of AI can lead to a lack of awareness and control, resulting in potential risks that could undermine the very…