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Ep 16: Employees Smuggling AI into Work – The Rise of Shadow AI

Joanne Sweeney Season 1 Episode 16

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In this episode, I’m tackling a controversial topic—employees secretly using AI at work. 

A recent LinkedIn and Microsoft report found that 75% of knowledge workers use AI at work, yet over half of them don’t tell their bosses for fear of being seen as replaceable, while others just want to get their work done faster.

The BBC also wrote an article on the topic and spoke to both employers and employees. The takeaway? “There needs to be a "constant dialogue about what tools serve us the best." 

But this "smuggling" of AI into workplaces creates risks—from data breaches to security concerns. So, let’s explore:

✔️ Why employees are using AI in secret
✔️ What risks it creates for organisations
✔️ How businesses and organisations can embrace AI safely



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