Shadow AI Shenanigans: Why Unsanctioned Tools Are Giving Companies a Headache
Companies are battling shadow AI risks as over a third struggle to monitor unsanctioned AI tools. With cybersecurity pros secretly using rogue apps, it’s a digital wild west! Leaders suggest using honey tokens, employee training, and network monitoring to reign in these AI outlaws and prevent sensitive data leaks.
Hot Take:
Looks like AI has a new superpower: invisibility! That’s right, companies are struggling to see what their employees are doing with unsanctioned AI tools. Maybe it’s time to invest in some AI-approved x-ray glasses?
Key Points:
- Over one-third of organizations struggle to monitor unsanctioned AI tools.
- Shadow AI poses cyber and compliance risks, with Samsung banning GenAI after incidents.
- 73% of IT security pros admitted to using unapproved apps, including AI tools.
- Nearly half of respondents support employee training on AI risks.
- Two-thirds advocate for robust governance to mitigate shadow AI threats.
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