Uncontrolled AI: A Growing Threat to Businesses
While some jobs may be at risk, AI also creates new opportunities and enhances human skills.
TL;DR:
- Shadow AI is a growing concern due to potential risks like data breaches, biased results, and security vulnerabilities.
- Organisations can mitigate these risks by establishing clear AI usage policies, educating employees, implementing endpoint security, and fostering a culture of transparency.
- While shadow AI poses challenges, it can be managed and shouldn’t prevent organisations from adopting AI responsibly.
Beyond the Hype: The Real Risks of Uncontrolled AI
The rapid development and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have brought significant benefits to businesses across various sectors. However, a growing concern has emerged – shadow AI. This term refers to the uncontrolled and unsanctioned use of AI tools and services within an organization. Often occurring “shadowy corners” as described by Jay Upchurch, CIO of SAS, uncontrolled AI is a growing threat to businesses.