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AI security readiness is now the No. 1 obstacle to adoption, Linux Foundation finds

Security readiness has overtaken cost and skill shortages as the top barrier to AI adoption, according to a new Linux Foundation report. 67% of respondents feel pressure to accelerate AI deployment despite security concerns. 48% of organizations cite security as the top obstacle, up from 17% in 2024. The report also finds that AI is driving tech job growth, with net hiring projected to rise 31% in 2026, and that upskilling is the preferred strategy to close capability gaps.

SourceThe New Stack AIAuthor: Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
AI security readiness is now the No. 1 obstacle to adoption, Linux Foundation finds
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  • Security readiness is the #1 obstacle to AI adoption; 48% of organizations cite it as the top barrier.
  • 67% of respondents report pressure to accelerate AI deployment even when security concerns are raised.
  • AI is boosting tech jobs, not eliminating them; net hiring is projected to increase 31% in 2026.
  • 57% of organizations prioritize upskilling existing staff to address AI security and operations gaps.

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