Thomson Reuters Data Reveals AI Governance Gap Between Policy and Practice, Creating ESG Risks

Summary

Thomson Reuters Institute published new research on February 23, 2026, highlighting a significant gap between AI governance policies and their actual implementation across organizations, with the disconnect creating material ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) risks. The data indicates that while many companies have adopted AI technologies, they have not kept pace with establishing robust governance frameworks to manage associated risks around transparency, ethics, and accountability. T