Artificial intelligence (AI) development is booming, rapidly reshaping our world and raising critical questions about its ethical implications. While the potential of AI is immense, a troubling paradox lies at the heart of this technology’s progress: we are constructing an AI-powered future outpacing our ability to establish clear accountability for its development and deployment. The NTT DATA report ‘The AI Responsibility Gap: Why Leadership Is the Missing Link’ highlights this critical issue by revealing that 71% of executives acknowledge their companies lack a roadmap for balancing innovation with ethical considerations, a situation that poses a significant risk.