Clyde & Co Survey Shows Rapid Escalation of AI, Geopolitical Risks

A survey by law firm Clyde & Co has found a significant increase in the number of business leaders who view technological risk as 'high impact.' The firm's Corporate Risk Radar report indicates that 86% of leaders now hold this view, compared to 46% in the previous year. The survey highlights that AI governance frameworks are struggling to keep pace with the rapid development of AI technologies.

The sharp rise in risk perception comes amid a period of rapid AI deployment and increasing geopolitical tensions. The report notes that the speed of technological change is outpacing the ability of organizations to implement effective governance measures. This gap between risk awareness and governance capability is a central finding of the survey.

The Corporate Risk Radar is an annual survey that tracks executive perceptions of various risk categories. This year's edition adds AI and geopolitical risks to the list of top concerns.