Top Trends in D&A for 2026: Driving Trust With AI Governance Platforms

AI's increasing role in business decisions introduces complexity and risk. Gartner(R) states that by 2030, more than one in 10 enterprises will be AI-first, having outperformed competitors through the adoption of agents, semantics and converged D&A platforms.

We feel this report is designed to help leaders understand AIGPs for enterprise. Learn what to look for when you are scaling your AI governance and how AIGPs help you manage AI responsibly across an organization.

Can Your Governance Keep Up?

AI regulation is getting more complex, and governance can’t be left to spreadsheets or point-in-time audits. This report helps you:

• Get insights of what an AIGP is and how it differs from traditional governance tools

• Understand the features to prioritize when evaluating an AIGP

• Learn how teams operationalize AI governance, moving from point-in-time audits to real-time oversight

Use these insights to guide your AI governance strategy and make decisions with confidence as your organization scales.

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AI is growing both in importance and complexity. Strategic teams that implement AIGPs can reduce risk, increase transparency, and ensure AI is trusted in decision-making. 

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*Gartner, “Top Trends in D&A for 2026: Driving Trust with AI Governance Platforms,” Diarmuid Curran, Lauren Kornutick, Sumit Agarwal, Robert Thanaraj, David Pidsley, 17 February 2026. 

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