AI Usage Surging, But Security and Governance Are Left Behind
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
This article highlights the explosive surge in generative AI adoption across enterprises—on average, companies are using over 250 AI-enabled tools—and warns that security and governance are lagging dangerously behind. It emphasizes that blocking AI outright is futile, as employees will use popular tools like ChatGPT or Copilot regardless, with some organizations even mandating AI use for certain tasks. However, this rapid expansion comes with significant risks: research shows that many employees bypass corporate oversight by using personal accounts—sometimes inadvertently sharing sensitive data with free-tier AI services that can retain and train on that information. The article underscores the urgent need for enterprises to bring AI usage under control through robust governance, secure licensing, and employee education to prevent data leakage and preserve compliance.
