Microsoft Warns of Growing ‘Shadow AI’ Use as Security Risks Across UK Workplaces
Microsoft’s new research shows 71% of UK workers admit to using unapproved AI tools, with over half doing so weekly. This Shadow AI trend poses significant data privacy and security threats while offering substantial productivity gains.
Widespread Shadow AI Adoption in UK Workplaces
New research from Microsoft reveals alarming rates of unauthorized artificial intelligence usage across UK workplaces. According to the study, approximately 71% of employees admit to using unapproved AI tools, with more than half engaging in this practice weekly. This growing trend of Shadow AI presents serious challenges for organizational security and data protection.