While the media paints a picture of a world already run by AI, the reality on the ground is much more cautious. Our exclusive survey of 223 safety leaders across NZ, Australia, and the UK reveals a significant "Implementation Gap": while nearly everyone is curious, only a tiny fraction have successfully integrated AI into their daily safety workflows.
Moving beyond the "kicking the tires" phase requires more than just new software; it demands robust governance, clear use cases, and a focus on human-centric design to ensure technology actually serves the mission of keeping people safe.