# AI Agents Proliferate, Outpacing Governance Controls > Source: > Published: 2026-09-15 20:03:09+00:00 Most organizations are now operating a large fleet of AI agents, with 58% of security leaders reporting over 50 agents in use today, and a whopping 66% expecting to exceed that number within the next 12 months. This rapid growth is outpacing governance controls, leaving a significant gap in authorization and security.