CIO

By 2026, CIOs will adopt “governance by design,” embedding controls like audit trails and privacy measures into AI systems from the start. This proactive approach, facilitated by low-code platforms, shifts compliance from an afterthought to an intrinsic development component. Human-in-the-loop models and strong data stewardship will ensure AI augments, rather than replaces, human judgment, building trust in AI initiatives and accelerating innovation responsibly.