Shadow AI: What Your Employer Isn’t Telling You About Your Data

Shadow AI: What Your Employer Isn’t Telling You About Your Data Generative AI tools have become as common in the office as a Slack message or a shared spreadsheet. But many employees are using them without their company’s knowledge—or its permission. This unsanctioned use, often called “shadow AI,” is creating a new class of privacy risk for anyone whose data touches a workplace system. ...

May 6, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk