Observability is crucial for trusted AI, but many organizations lack structured programs and tools for effectiveness.U.S. organizations exhibit higher maturity in observability and trust in AI compared to Europe.Data leaders need to address skills gaps, invest in tools, and align governance practices for AI success.Only 59% of organizations trust their AI/ML model inputs and outputs, highlighting a major concern.It is essential for data leaders to establish robust observability practices for quality inputs and transparent outputs.Challenges like skills gap, AI data trust issues, tooling gaps, and observability maturity need to be overcome for AI success.North America leads in AI observability maturity, with Europe lagging behind in formalized programs.AI observability involves monitoring data quality, pipelines, and AI models for accurate insights.Adopting dedicated AI observability tools, addressing skill gaps, and ensuring trust in AI outputs are crucial steps.Establishing metrics for observability success, expanding observability beyond structured data, and fostering AI trust are key best practices.