Shadow AI: The Silent Cybersecurity Threat Growing Inside Your Enterprise

Shadow AI refers to the unsanctioned or unmanaged use of artificial intelligence tools, models, or services by teams within an organization—without oversight from IT or cybersecurity departments.

Shadow AI typically emerges when teams use consumer AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Midjourney, or browser plugins) to automate tasks or enhance productivity—often without realizing the data exposure risks.