IBM Study: Limited Control and Rising Dependencies Leave Enterprises Exposed in the Age of AI
A new IBM study reveals that most enterprises are struggling with AI vendor lock-in and a lack of visibility into their AI infrastructure dependencies. The report highlights that 91% of executives do not fully understand their AI ecosystem, leaving them vulnerable to service disruptions and compliance challenges.
Why it matters
As businesses integrate AI into core operations, the inability to switch vendors or manage infrastructure risks poses a significant threat to long-term business continuity.
ARMONK, N.Y. , June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new global study by the IBM (NYSE: IBM ) Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organizations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change, reinforcing the growing importance of AI sovereignty to maintain business continuity and performance.
The article reports on findings from a corporate study without injecting political or ideological bias.
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