Beware the Shadows: How Unchecked AI is Becoming a Security Nightmare
Shadow AI is the new kid on the block, sneaking AI tools into workplaces without IT’s blessing, and bringing chaos to the party. It’s the wild west of AI, with Valence Security and Endor Labs stepping in as the new sheriffs to tame this digital outlaw.
Hot Take:
Welcome to the wild, wild west of Shadow AI, where employees are the new outlaws and AI tools are their trusty steeds! As these digital cowboys ride off into the sunset of unsanctioned software, IT departments are left trying to lasso in the chaos. But fear not, Valence Security and Endor Labs are here to save the day with their shiny new platforms. Yippee-ki-yay, tech enthusiasts!
Key Points:
– Shadow AI is the unsanctioned use of AI tools by staff, similar to Shadow IT.
– The risks include data leakage, compliance violations, and malicious code introduction.
– Valence Security and Endor Labs are tackling Shadow AI with new platform extensions.
– Valence focuses on discovering and managing gen-AI within the SaaS ecosystem.
– Endor Labs aims to manage risks from AI OSS in proprietary applications.