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Employees are adopting AI faster than most organisations can govern it. While tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and other AI assistants are transforming productivity, many employees are using consumer AI applications without approval or oversight. This growing trend, known as Shadow AI, creates new risks around data security, compliance and governance.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday business operations. From drafting emails to creating reports, employees are increasingly turning to AI tools to work more efficiently.
The challenge is that many of these tools are being used without business approval.
This growing trend, known as Shadow AI, occurs when employees use consumer AI applications such as ChatGPT or other AI assistants outside of organisational governance and security controls. While often well-intentioned, Shadow AI can create risks around data security, compliance, confidentiality and visibility.
Shadow AI refers to the use of artificial intelligence tools that have not been approved, managed or monitored by an organisation.
Examples include:
For business leaders, the concern is not that employees are using AI. The concern is whether company information is being shared securely and responsibly.
Banning AI rarely works. Employees want tools that help them save time and improve productivity.
Instead, organisations should focus on:
The organisations seeing the greatest benefits from AI are those that combine innovation with proper governance.
We've explored the topic in more detail, including the risks, warning signs and practical steps organisations can take to reduce exposure.
Read the full article: https://impactitsolutions.com/insights/shadow-ai-business-security/?utm_source=businesswest&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=ai
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