AI adoption exposes governance gaps as organisations race to keep up
AI adoption is accelerating, but companies must keep governance, security and human oversight in step with the technology, industry experts said at TrendAI Spark 2026.
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is exposing governance gaps as organisations race to keep up, according to a panel discussion at TrendAI Spark 2026 in Sun City. Norbit Williams, GM of supplier management IT and OT at Eskom, warned that governance requirements should not become so restrictive that they hinder effective use of AI.
He emphasised the importance of aligning AI tools with existing policies and frameworks rather than over-governance. Roopesh Mohabeer, CISO/DPO at Warwyck Private Bank, noted that companies must understand the risks associated with AI applications and adjust policies accordingly. He highlighted the need for human oversight, especially in sensitive sectors like finance where AI-generated information could have significant consequences.
Nickey Mannya, director of cyber security and next-generation solutions at Westcon-Comstor, stressed that AI adoption is often driven by individual employees, leading to a need for security teams to monitor data exchanges with external platforms. Mannya also emphasised that AI outputs require verification and validation, cautioning against accepting AI recommendations at face value.
The panel agreed that AI governance is an ongoing process, with frameworks needing to evolve as new AI applications are introduced.
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