Best Practices

AI Governance 2026

Published July 07, 2026
R "Ray" Wang
R "Ray" Wang
Principal Analyst and Founder

Executive Summary

Constellation Research predicts $3.03 trillion (or 2.4% of the world’s GDP of $126 trillion) in global spending for AI in areas such as infrastructure, software, services, models, cybersecurity, and governance by the end of 2026. Given the massive investment, the levels of governance must be proportionate to this overall level of spend. Unfortunately, many organizations have jumped into AI without first clarifying their business strategy. Form follows function, and AI investment decisions should flow from business strategy and not precede it. Anchoring to strategic intent must be the first step for any organization.

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