Shadow AI
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影子AI
Shadow AI · N/A · 影子AI · SHAD-oh ay-eye · unsanctioned AI tools · shadow GenAI · Artificial Intelligence · ai · enterprise · riskArtificial Intelligenceunsanctioned AI tools shadow GenAI/SHAD-oh ay-eye/
Also known as: unsanctioned AI tools, shadow GenAI
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Shadow AI is staff using unapproved AI tools with company data — creating privacy, IP, and compliance risks similar to shadow IT.
Real-World Example
Pasting confidential source code into a public chatbot without IT approval.
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