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: People bypass organizational systems not out of malice but to do their jobs better and faster. This eagerness to innovate often highlights inefficiencies in existing systems, but it also creates governance blind spots. ( ℎ ℎ ’ ℎ , ’ )

– . Now that history is repeating itself with shadow AI.

, . Recent studies suggest that over 50% of organizations now use AI in at least one function, and adoption rates continue to grow rapidly. Yet, governance is lagging nearly 45% of enterprises still lack formal policies governing the use of AI. There are company’s out there that can help, one being SilkFlo, yet there are others too.

Now Shadow AI, like shadow IT before it, comes with risks, and is (ℎ , )

• | Sensitive information could inadvertently be exposed to public AI models.

• | Using unregulated tools may lead to legal risks.

• | Unsanctioned usage widens the organization to a massive array of threats.

What Have We Learned from Shadow IT?
: when governance fails to keep pace with innovation, employees will find workarounds. Organizations that succeeded during this period leaned into this behavior, treating it as a signal to adapt systems and policies.

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Doug Shannon, a top 50 global leader in intelligent automation, shares regular insights from his 20+ years of experience in digital transformation, AI, and self-healing automation solutions for enterprise success.