Shadow AIAI uses companies cannot see
Company data leaking into personal AI assistants: no bad intent, yet the most widespread risk.
- 50%
- of employees use AI tools not approved by their company
- 32%
- of data security incidents involve generative AI tools
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What is shadow AI?
Shadow AI is the professional use of AI tools that the company has not approved: personal subscriptions, browser extensions, mobile apps, etc.
The problem is not the tool itself but what goes into it: internal documents, client data, source code, etc. Once shared, that information is beyond the company's control.
What these risks cost the business
Legal risk
Personal or confidential data processed outside any contractual framework: breaches of the GDPR, of trade secrets and of commitments to clients.
Reputational risk
A leak of client or strategic information through an unmanaged tool can do lasting damage to client and partner trust.
Operational risk
Without visibility over the tools in use, the company cannot secure its data, harmonise practices or steer its AI investments.
Measure
How Taboo assesses shadow AI
At the start of the assessment, employees list the AI tools they actually use, and how often. Compared with your list of approved tools, this gives a reliable, anonymous measure.
- Anonymised estimates
- Comparison with approved tools
- Results by team and business unit
Score by risk
- Shadow AI0
- Critical thinking0
- Hallucination0
- Reasoning0
- Safety0
Frequently asked questions
Should AI tools be banned?
Banning tools without offering alternatives fuels shadow AI. It is better to provide approved tools, a clear policy and dedicated training.
How do I know which tools my teams use?
Ask them anonymously, as Taboo does: with no fear of sanctions, people answer honestly.
Discover and in a live demo
In 30 minutes, we walk you through the test, the report and the training programme, tailored to your organisation.