Gartner forecasts AI governance spending will reach $492M in 2026 and exceed $1B by 2030 as fragmented regulations drive 75% of global economies to compliance.

European Commission identifies key priorities for AI Act enforcement in 2026, focusing on general-purpose AI models and procedural rules.

EU Commission fails to deliver Article 6 guidance by February 2 deadline, raising compliance uncertainty as high-risk AI rules approach August enforcement.

Experts predict a major conflict in 2026 between the US federal government's push for AI deregulation and the increasing number of states enacting their own specific AI governance laws, creating an uncertain compliance landscape.