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The conversations around artificial intelligence (AI) typically revolve around its vast potential: writing applications, automating tasks, or transforming entire industries. However, despite the excitement around AI’s potential, the more pressing issue for many organizations is how to manage the risks of deploying it at scale across the enterprise. This is where AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) comes into play.

In recent months, my conversations with fellow technology leaders have consistently revolved around two key themes: how we leverage AI to drive innovation and efficiency, and how we mitigate the inherent risks associated with AI. However, I’ve noticed a concerning gap – while enterprises are busy strategizing the adoption of AI to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and outpace competitors, very few are addressing how AI is being actively used today by their own teams.

Like many shoppers in the UK this week, I found myself staring at half-empty shelves in my local grocery store. In a small but frustrating twist, my usual sandwich, chicken mayo on malted bread, was nowhere to be found. The disruption wasn’t just about lunchtime preferences; it was part of a broader impact from cyberattacks that hit major UK retailers, including Co-op and Marks & Spencer.

Last night, over dinner in Canary Wharf, I found myself catching up with a former colleague who is now leading investments at one of the big banks.

Lately, there has been a growing buzz around the concept of “Vibe Working,” where teams are leveraging AI to dynamically share, develop, test, and transform “fuzzy” ideas into something useful in real-time. I view this approach as one of the next significant evolutions in our professional and technological landscape. Reflecting on my own journey in technology, I’ve observed how the pace of innovation and collaboration continually reshapes our daily workflows.