Linux Foundation finds AI security readiness is now the top obstacle to adoption
A recent report by the Linux Foundation highlights security readiness as the primary barrier to AI adoption. Despite the pressure to accelerate AI deployment, many organizations face significant gaps in their security capabilities. The report indicates that upskilling existing staff is a key strategy for addressing these challenges.
- ▪67% of respondents report pressure to accelerate AI deployment despite security concerns.
- ▪Security and privacy concerns have nearly tripled over two years, now cited by 48% of organizations as the top obstacle to AI adoption.
- ▪57% of organizations prioritize upskilling existing staff to address talent shortages in AI security.
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| Original publisher | The New Stack |
| Canonical URL | https://thenewstack.io/ai-security-readiness-crisis/ |
| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 14:57:12 +0000 |
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Security readiness has emerged as the single biggest obstacle to AI adoption and innovation, according to a new Linux Foundation report. The warning, specifically, is about the widening gap between ambitious deployment plans and the ability to secure them. “67% of respondents report pressure from leadership or market dynamics to accelerate AI deployment, even when security concerns are raised.” We love AI, but there’s this little problem: We’re awful at securing it. According to cybersecurity firm Trend Micro’s latest report, Securing the AI-Powered Enterprise, “67% of respondents report pressure from leadership or market dynamics to accelerate AI deployment, even when security concerns are raised.” AI is fueling technical job growth. Yes, you read that correctly.
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