Research, Surveys & Forecasts


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Student and Teacher AI Use Jumps Nearly 30% in One Year

In a recent survey from learning platform Quizlet, 85% of high school and college students and teachers said they use AI technology, compared to 66% in 2024 — a 29% increase year over year.

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Report: Falling Behind in AI Adoption Comes at Substantial Cost

A recent report from Couchbase has cautioned that enterprises that do not keep pace in AI adoption face potential financial losses, calculating an average annual impact of up to $87 million for organizations that fall behind.

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Report: AI Shifting from Cloud to PCs

AI is shifting from the cloud to PCs, offering enhanced productivity, security, and ROI. Key players like Intel, Microsoft (Copilot+ PCs), and Google (Gemini Nano) are driving this on-device AI trend, shaping a crucial hybrid future for IT.

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AI Security Spend Surges While Traditional Security Budgets Shrink

A new Thales report reveals that while enterprises are pouring resources into AI-specific protections, only 8% are encrypting the majority of their sensitive cloud data — leaving critical assets exposed even as AI-driven threats escalate and traditional security budgets shrink.

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Survey: Student AI Use on the Rise

Ninety-three percent of students across the United States have used AI at least once or twice for school-related purposes, according to the latest AI in Education report from Microsoft.

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AI Security Controls Lag Behind Adoption of AI Cloud Services

Nearly nine out of 10 organizations are already using AI services in the cloud — but fewer than one in seven have implemented AI-specific security controls, according to a recent report from cybersecurity firm Wiz.

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OpenAI Report Identifies Malicious Use of AI in Cloud-Based Cyber Threats

A report from OpenAI identifies the misuse of artificial intelligence in cybercrime, social engineering, and influence operations, particularly those targeting or operating through cloud infrastructure. In "Disrupting Malicious Uses of AI: June 2025," the company outlines how threat actors are weaponizing large language models for malicious ends — and how OpenAI is pushing back.

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Researchers: AI's Productivity Gains Come at a Cost

A recent academic study found that as organizations adopt AI tools, they're not just streamlining workflows — they're piling on new demands. Researchers suggested that "AI technostress" is driving burnout and disrupting personal lives, even as organizations hail productivity gains.

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AI-Focused Data Security Report Identifies Cloud Governance Gaps

A new Varonis data security report notes that excessive permissions and AI-driven risks are leaving cloud environments dangerously exposed.