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Forrester warns of shadow AI agents in one-third of APAC enterprises

Published

25 October 2026

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operational-macro

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AI Infrastructure

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Asia-Pacific

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Fusion42 · 25 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

By the end of 2027, one-third of large enterprises in Asia Pacific will have at least 10 unauthorized AI agents for every approved one, raising security risks and governance challenges. Forrester highlights the need for strict AI governance, unique identities for AI agents, and the rise of Chinese open-weight AI models for operational sovereignty amid geopolitical concerns.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Asia-Pacific enterprises face a governance crisis as shadow AI agents bypass controls and risk security breaches. You must act now to define clear identities and oversight for every AI tool to avoid costly incidents and stay competitive with region-specific AI rules.

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