Post by DNV

AI is accelerating across every sector, yet 95% of industrial AI pilots fail to scale safely. Trust in AI is no longer optional; it’s essential for deploying AI in high‑risk and safety‑critical settings. Earlier this month in San Francisco, DNV Ventures brought together the ecosystem of leading AI investors, entrepreneurs, experts and scientists to present an in-depth analysis of the AI Assurance Investment Landscape as well as launch DNVs 2026 Position Paper, “Assurance of AI‑Enabled Systems” and discuss the future of the AI Assurance industry. A key insight is that AI trust is going from interesting to important. Failures aren’t simple glitches - they often stem from hidden risks, unclear responsibilities, or complex interactions between AI, people, and environments. Proven methods already exist to assure these systems through continuous, adaptive, evidence‑based approaches. As an investor, this marks an opportunity to back the companies building the AI trust solutions the industry is dependent on. DNV Ventures is among the first global investors backing startups focused on AI trust. We believe AI can only scale safely when it’s trusted - and we’re committed to helping protect society as AI becomes embedded in critical systems. Read more about the event here: https://dnv.social/7do Read more about the Assurance of AI-Enabled Systems here: https://dnv.social/7dp