Annual Report on Generative AI: Trends, Risks and Governance

A comprehensive regulation and risk framework for development, implementation and best practices

Centre for AI Leadership’s Annual Report on Generative AI: Trends, Risks and Governance (February 2025)

A comprehensive regulation and risk framework for development, implementation and best practices.

As Generative AI continues its rapid evolution and integration into business processes, understanding its unique trends, associated risks, and governance requirements is crucial. The Centre for AI Leadership’s Annual Report offers a definitive guide, providing organizations with a comprehensive regulation and risk framework essential for the responsible development, implementation, and adoption of Generative AI technologies.

Inside the Report:

This pivotal annual report delivers an in-depth analysis of the Generative AI landscape. It begins with an insightful Executive Summary and Introduction, contextualizing the technology through its Recent History and mapping the broader AI Ecosystem and Recent Trends in AI. The report specifically examines the intricacies of the LLM Development Process and utilizes the LLM Intelligence Index for capability assessment.

Crucially, the report establishes a robust framework for navigating the complexities of Generative AI Governance and Risk Management:

• Understanding GenAI Risks: It meticulously analyzes specific Risk in AI (with a focus relevant to Generative AI), references benchmarks like Stanford’s AIR Bench 2024, and introduces a detailed Risk Classification Framework.
• Organizational Strategies: The report examines diverse Company Approaches to Risk in the context of Generative AI and lays out clear structures for effective Governance.
• Regulatory & Best Practices: It provides a vital Multi-Jurisdictional Regulatory Analysis, outlines Common Obligations, and details Best Practices forming key components of the overall framework.
• Actionable Frameworks: The core of the report presents practical Frameworks for Effective Governance, designed to guide the safe and ethical deployment of Generative AI.

Furthermore, the report translates strategy into action:

• Strategic Imperatives: Defining key considerations for stakeholders concerning Generative AI and assessing the Future of AI.
• Framework Implementation: Addressing Key Questions for Organizations, detailing the practical Implementation of the Framework, and identifying Critical Success Factors for Generative AI initiatives.
• Business Value & Change: Exploring Revenue Enhancement Potential, Cost Optimization Opportunities unlocked by Generative AI, and necessary Change Management Considerations.

The report’s findings are underpinned by a transparent Methodology and supported by extensive resources, including a Table of Laws, Bibliography and References.

Who Should Read This Report?

This report is indispensable for C-suite executives, IT and innovation leaders, risk management professionals, legal and compliance officers, AI/ML development teams, and anyone shaping strategy or overseeing the implementation of Generative AI within their organization.

Access the Report:

Purchase the full report inclding framework and insights into the Generative AI landscape and empower your organization with the strategic knowledge and practical framework needed to leverage Generative AI effectively while proactively managing its risks.