• 68% of surveyed executives say meeting data residency and sovereignty requirements across geographies is challenging
  • Nearly all (91%) respondents report not fully understanding their AI dependencies across vendors, models, and infrastructure
  • Organizations with the most advanced AI control capabilities protect more than half of their operating profit from AI-driven disruptions

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.

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