AI Risks Highlighted by Over Half of Fortune 500 Companies

A 473.5% increase in AI-related risk warnings underscores growing concerns across industries.

281 of the Fortune 500 companies now cite AI as a risk, up from 49 last year.
Generative AI's impact is noted even in sectors that haven't fully adopted the technology.
Media, tech, telecom, healthcare, finance, and retail industries show the highest concern.
Automotive, energy, and manufacturing sectors report significantly fewer AI risk mentions.
The rise in warnings follows heightened awareness post-ChatGPT's release and regulatory scrutiny.