Shadow AI: Managing the Security Risks of Unsanctioned AI Tools
The explosion of generative artificial intelligence tools is sparking a wave of enthusiasm in workplaces, with employees eagerly embracing new applications to boost productivity and innovation. However, this adoption often leads to a new phenomenon known as shadow AI—the use of artificial intelligence tools within an organization without explicit approval or oversight from IT and security teams. Unsanctioned use of AI creates significant (and often invisible) security blind spots.