New Axipro study shows EU companies hire seven people to build AI for every one hired to govern it.
The Story
The study reveals a 7:1 ratio between AI development and oversight staff.
Why It Matters
This 7:1 ratio is a problem for European SMBs, particularly in pharma, legal, and finance. You are likely building AI without the necessary guardrails. The EU AI Act enforces in August 2026, and a lack of governance exposes client data and proprietary processes to severe risk. In my experience, the hype always outruns the discipline, leading to compliance headaches.
What To Do About It
First, audit your internal AI projects. Who is building, and who is checking their work for compliance and data integrity? Reallocate resources to governance, or find an external partner that understands the EU AI Act. What I'd check first: are your Microsoft 365 Copilot instances governed, or are they a free-for-all?
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