Use of shadow AI booms as employees put speed before security and leaders approve

New research into habits of staff in US and UK raises red flags.

Employees are increasingly turning to unapproved AI tools to meet deadlines and increase productivity, and senior leaders are helping to create an environment in which speed is prioritized over security.

These alarming findings come from a study of 2,000 respondents in the US and UK working at companies with more

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