Why Employees Are Secretly Using AI—and Winning
If your employees are using AI without your knowledge, it’s probably not a sign of rebellion — but a wake-up call that your organization is falling behind.
The quiet rise of “Shadow AI” sees employees secretly embracing AI tools, enhancing their productivity, job satisfaction, and ability to manage stress. In fact, AI-empowered workers are 24% happier and more engaged at work, yet many organizations fail to provide guidelines, leaving them to experiment in the dark.
This unmonitored usage, while boosting efficiency, poses risks, such as data security breaches and compliance issues. The trust gap persists, with only 7% of workers fully trusting AI, while others hesitate due to unclear policies.
The PET approach — Permission, Education, and Training — offers a solution, enabling organizations to regulate AI use and maximize its benefits. The real question is: will businesses embrace AI openly and responsibly, or continue letting employees innovate in secret, risking both progress and security? How can we guide this AI revolution while keeping human creativity at the center?
Read the full article on Forbes.
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