Shadow AI Is Already in Your Business and Why It Matters
Shadow AI refers to employees using artificial intelligence tools (like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) for work without IT approval or governance. This unsanctioned use often involves sensitive data — creating security, compliance, and reputational risks for businesses, even when adoption is well‑intended. Shadow AI is now pervasive across industries because tools are easy to access, free or low‑cost, and dramatically speed up everyday tasks like drafting emails, analyzing reports, or generating content.
