AI Adoption Frenzy: Ignoring Security Risks Leaves Organizations Vulnerable, Warns IBM
IBM highlights a growing issue: organizations rushing to adopt AI are forgetting to lock the doors, leaving security and governance in the dust. While AI-related breaches remain a small slice of the pie, they’re expected to grow, with shadow AI sneaking into the mix. Without proper controls, it’s like leaving the keys under the welcome mat.

Hot Take:
In a world where AI is the new black, organizations are strutting down the runway with their fancy algorithms, but they’re forgetting to wear pants. IBM is waving the “Cover up!” flag with their latest report, warning that the price of flashing sensitive data is only going to increase. Apparently, the future of AI security involves more than just hoping no one notices you’ve left the vault door wide open.
Key Points:
- AI-related breaches are currently small but expected to grow as AI adoption increases.
- 13% of 600 global organizations experienced security incidents involving AI models or applications.
- Supply chain compromise is the leading cause of AI-related breaches.
- Shadow AI poses increased risks due to lack of oversight.
- 87% of organizations lack governance to mitigate AI risks.