Wiley's Cyber Risks And Insurance 2026 Forecast

As we prepare to close the books on another eventful year in the cyber and privacy space, Wiley's Cyber Insurance team is already making predictions for 2026.

Q: With the increase in the use of generative AI, how have the types of exposures specific to this new technology evolved, and how will they be addressed in 2026?

Jessica Gallinaro: There's no doubt that many companies are exploring how they can implement AI to help their businesses, from increasing their own efficiency and productivity to enhancing their customers' experiences. But with any new innovation comes new potential exposures. Because generative AI is a kind of technology that many companies have not utilized before, they may not appreciate the limitations of the technology or the nuanced differences between the tools offered by various providers. As a result, even the most well-intentioned use of AI can lead to errors in AI-generated content, failures of AI decision-making tools, or disclosures