69% of Leaders Put AI Speed Over Security—Here’s What It’s Costing You

A survey of 2,000 workers found widespread use of AI at work, much of it outside IT approval.

Employees are sharing sensitive data with unsanctioned tools or free versions of approved AI products, creating leakage risks.

Many are also connecting AI tools to workplace systems without proper governance, expanding security exposure.

The article says leaders are prioritizing speed and productivity over safeguards, making shadow AI a growing enterprise risk.

It highlights an urgent need for formal AI policies, controls, and oversight to reduce data and compliance threats.