Tag: ShadowAI

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly evolved from a novelty into a regular workplace tool. It helps with tasks such as drafting emails, summarising documents, coding, and data analysis. AI-powered platforms are changing how people work. As more employees use these tools, a less visible trend is emerging: the rise of shadow AI.

As businesses accelerate the use of generative AI tools, cybersecurity teams face a growing reality. Traditional Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls were never designed for the way employees now use Artificial Intelligence (AI). For years, DLP strategies focused on monitoring structured data. They tracked information moving through predictable channels such as email, USB devices, printing, and file transfers.