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As data breaches grow costlier, ungoverned AI creates new risks
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Fusion42 · 30 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
According to a new IBM report, the average cost of a data breach has hit a record high of $4.68 million. While the deployment of ungoverned AI introduces new risks, companies using AI and automation extensively in their security operations see breach costs $2.14 million lower than those that don't.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 5 sources have reported it between 29 Jul 2026 and 24 Aug 2026.
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The business case for AI-driven security is now a specific number: $2.14 million in savings per breach. If you sell security tools, this is your new ROI; if you are a buyer, this is the budget you must unlock.
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5 sources · first reported 29 Jul 2026 · latest 24 Aug 2026
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