Shadow AI: The Unseen Threat to Your Company’s Most Valuable Asset
The rise of shadow AI is casting a risky shadow over companies. As employees sneakily use GenAI tools like ChatGPT at work, sensitive data risks escalate. With 27.4% of AI inputs being sensitive by March 2024, the need for robust data protections is more urgent than ever. Data remains the crown jewel worth safeguarding.
Hot Take:
Shadow AI is like that rebellious teenager sneaking out of the house at night, except instead of getting caught at a party, it might accidentally spill company secrets to the whole neighborhood. Organizations are scrambling to keep their data grounded while employees are busy flying off into the AI sunset.
Key Points:
- Shadow AI refers to unauthorized use of AI tools in workplaces, posing significant security risks.
- Many companies, especially in finance and healthcare, are banning public GenAI tools to prevent data leaks.
- Non-corporate accounts dominate workplace use of tools like ChatGPT, indicating policy circumvention.
- Data security is crucial, with a significant portion of inputs into these tools being sensitive.
- CISOs need a multifaceted approach to secure data throughout its lifecycle.
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