In the report, Beyond the Buzz: The Real Impact of GenAI on Startup Building, we offer a candid look at how startups are leveraging AI ' highlighting the opportunities, risks and challenges that accompany this revolution. Based on surveys of more than 220 founders and 85 GenAI experts, the findings underline an urgent need for startups to balance innovation with governance. Yet, the landscape resembles the Wild West, as more than half ' 52% ' of startups report their employees independently select and use GenAI tools without any organizational oversight. While this self-driven adoption reflects the entrepreneurial spirit ' agility, initiative and fast problem-solving ' it also exposes startups to significant risks, including security vulnerabilities and misuse of AI tools. 'Startups are rushing ahead with GenAI's immense potential, but without clear policies, they risk undermining their own innovation,' said Netanella Treistman, partner at Arnon-Tadmor Levy. 'It's crucial to adopt a...
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