IT Pros ‘Extremely Worried’ About Shadow AI: Report
- bookkeeper5
- Jun 5
- 1 min read
Shadow AI, the use of AI tools without IT department oversight, is causing concern among IT directors and executives, as revealed in a recent report. The survey of 200 IT leaders from large U.S. enterprises found that 46% are "extremely worried" about shadow AI, with 90% concerned about privacy and security issues. According to Krishna Subramanian of Komprise, shadow AI has led to negative incidents such as data leaks, false results, and legal risks, with 13% of respondents reporting financial or reputational harm.
Shadow AI poses more significant challenges than shadow IT, as employees use tools like ChatGPT without realizing the risks of exposing company secrets. The rapid development of AI increases data risks, with AI becoming more autonomous. James McQuiggan of KnowBe4 highlights that shadow AI creates security blind spots due to lack of proper checks. Melissa Ruzzi of AppOmni warns that some AI applications may not secure data adequately or comply with regulations.
Nicole Carignan from Darktrace predicts a surge in AI tools, raising concerns about data loss and compliance. This necessitates AI asset discovery for tracking AI use. Shadow AI's ease of access via free tools heightens the risk of data leakage. The rapid adoption of Gen AI services, driven by their low learning curve, adds to the challenge, as noted by Satyam Sinha of Acuvity.
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