UAE firms lead the world in deploying AI agents, but most can't contain a rogue one quickly, survey finds
Companies in the UAE are running more AI agents in production than their counterparts in any other surveyed market, but only a small fraction could quickly shut down one that misbehaves, according to new research from software firm Dataiku. The study, conducted by Harris Poll across eight markets, found that 62 percent of UAE chief information officers believe their organisation has more than 50…
UAE firms are leading the world in deploying AI agents in production, with 62% of chief information officers (CIOs) reporting more than 50 agents operating, and 15% operating more than 500, according to a survey by Dataiku. However, a significant challenge remains in quickly containing rogue agents, with only 62% of UAE CIOs successfully stopping an incident before it impacted customers, finances, or operations.
Containment took an average of 24 to 48 hours, with 23% taking two or more days. Fragmented oversight was a key factor, with only 18% of UAE CIOs having a unified view of AI agents across platforms and 12% standardising their agent lifecycle management. The UAE is building up its AI workforce, with 22% of CIOs planning to hire more than ten AI experts or forward engineers in the next year.
Preparation for potential disruptions includes exploring alternative models and open-source solutions.
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