Shadow AI, meaning the use of artificial intelligence tools not approved by the company, continues to grow faster than IT teams’ ability to control it. According to an analysis published on November 5, 64% of employees use unapproved AI tools for their professional tasks.
Three blind spots have been identified: personal accounts used from a professional browser, invisible access in network logs, and the absence of authentication with identity providers. As a result, shadow AI-related incidents cost an average of $5.39 million, compared with $4.99 million for a conventional data breach, according to IBM.
For professionals, the skill that is now valued is not only the ability to use AI, but also the ability to document and secure its use in relation to their employer.