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Only 26 percent of executives say they can control AI agents conflicts

In a report by OutSystems, 82 percent of executives say they can control AI agents.

Only 5 percent of companies in the report have automated controls, audit trails and points for human approval. Most use their IT and safety procedures. For leaders who use agents in live work, this shows where control is weak.

The confidence gap Two ten-by-ten grids of 100 squares. 82 are filled for executives who feel able to govern AI agents; 26 are filled for those well prepared to resolve agent conflicts. Survey of 858 IT decision-makers. The confidence gap Can keep pacegoverning agents Well preparedto resolve agentconflicts 82%26% Survey of 858 IT decision-makers
In a survey of 858 IT decision-makers, 82 per cent feel they can govern AI agents, but only 26 per cent are well prepared for agent conflicts.

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  1. OutSystems Report Finds Only A Quarter Of Enterprises Can Handle AI Agent Conflicts Despite Governance ConfidenceSMBtech
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