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2024 EUROPE CXO PRIORITIES REPORT : KEY GENAI TRENDS , SECURITY CHALLENGES AND PRIORITIES FOR THE C-SUITE IN EUROPE

Introduction
In late 2022 , the world witnessed the rise of Generative AI ( GenAI ). The boom peaked with the release of thousands of software infiltrating every sector and penetrating deeply into various facets of business and human life . With simple prompts , organisations were now able to generate text , images , videos or other data using generative models .
However , just as GenAI models ease workflow by learning

Download whitepaper hereipatterns and structure of input data to achieve more accurate outcomes , it also paves the way for security issues . GenAI models often require access to vast amounts of data to function effectively hence increasing the risk of sensitive business data being exposed or mishandled , leading to breaches of confidentiality . Amidst the innovation , organisations in Europe are not left out as they equally navigate a web of security challenges . From data privacy concerns to the threat of adversarial attacks and safeguarding AI systems against vulnerabilities , the risk of malicious exploitation is now paramount .

This CXO Priorities survey , in collaboration with Zscaler , aims to build an overview of the current AI-related challenges and priorities faced by organisations in Europe . It explores key GenAI trends , security challenges and priorities for the C-suite in Europe .
Survey overview :
To find out more about the current challenges and priorities around GenAI facing organisations in Europe , we surveyed CIOs , CISOs , CTOs , VPs of Networks and VPs of Security about what factors are driving advanced technology in the face of changing regulations .
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