Shadow AI Discovery as a Governance Imperative
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Shadow AI, the use of AI tools by employees without oversight, is prevalent in enterprises. Over 90% of employees use AI tools daily, often bypassing corporate controls. This poses significant risks, as AI is embedded in many SaaS applications, making blocking ineffective. Enterprises must discover and govern Shadow AI to comply with regulations and protect sensitive data. AI usage is driven by employees rather than top-down directives. Blocking AI tools pushes employees to use personal accounts or home devices, leaving enterprises blind to real usage. Forward-leaning security teams proactively understand and govern AI usage to enable secure productivity. An AI asset inventory is mandatory for compliance with frameworks like the EU AI Act. Enterprises must uncover the full scope of AI usage, including personal accounts, to enforce meaningful governance policies.
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02.09.2025 14:30 đ° 1 articles
Shadow AI Discovery Identified as Critical for Enterprise AI Governance
Shadow AI, the use of AI tools by employees without oversight, is prevalent in enterprises. Over 90% of employees use AI tools daily, often bypassing corporate controls. This poses significant risks, as AI is embedded in many SaaS applications, making blocking ineffective. Enterprises must discover and govern Shadow AI to comply with regulations and protect sensitive data. AI usage is driven by employees rather than top-down directives. Blocking AI tools pushes employees to use personal accounts or home devices, leaving enterprises blind to real usage. Forward-leaning security teams proactively understand and govern AI usage to enable secure productivity. An AI asset inventory is mandatory for compliance with frameworks like the EU AI Act. Enterprises must uncover the full scope of AI usage, including personal accounts, to enforce meaningful governance policies.
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- Shadow AI Discovery: A Critical Part of Enterprise AI Governance â thehackernews.com â 02.09.2025 14:30
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Over 90% of employees use AI tools daily, often bypassing corporate controls.
First reported: 02.09.2025 14:30đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Shadow AI Discovery: A Critical Part of Enterprise AI Governance â thehackernews.com â 02.09.2025 14:30
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AI is embedded in nearly every SaaS app, making blocking ineffective.
First reported: 02.09.2025 14:30đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Shadow AI Discovery: A Critical Part of Enterprise AI Governance â thehackernews.com â 02.09.2025 14:30
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Shadow AI poses risks such as training on proprietary data and storing sensitive information in high-risk jurisdictions.
First reported: 02.09.2025 14:30đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Shadow AI Discovery: A Critical Part of Enterprise AI Governance â thehackernews.com â 02.09.2025 14:30
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The EU AI Act mandates organizations to maintain visibility into AI systems in use.
First reported: 02.09.2025 14:30đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Shadow AI Discovery: A Critical Part of Enterprise AI Governance â thehackernews.com â 02.09.2025 14:30
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Harmonic Security provides intelligence controls for employee use of AI, including continuous monitoring of Shadow AI.
First reported: 02.09.2025 14:30đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Shadow AI Discovery: A Critical Part of Enterprise AI Governance â thehackernews.com â 02.09.2025 14:30
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Forward-leaning security teams proactively understand and govern AI usage to enable secure productivity.
First reported: 02.09.2025 14:30đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Shadow AI Discovery: A Critical Part of Enterprise AI Governance â thehackernews.com â 02.09.2025 14:30