Could the 'AI trust paradox' be holding your business back? It's time to get real on just what you need, report finds

• Data and AI literacy training are crucial to get the most out of AI, report claims
• Leaders are worried about data quality, security and a lack of agentic expertise
• Budgets could be increasing, and companies are spending on employee upskilling

European AI uptake is on the rise, but new Informatica research suggests there's still a long way to go to establish proper confidence in the tech.

Most (96%) data leaders say their staff need more staining to use AI responsibly, with data literacy (82%) proving more of a priority than AI literacy (71%) itself.

The report reveals a so-called 'trust paradox', where employees trust AI tools and the data behind it, despite not actually having fully developed the skills needed to use it responsibly.