Speakeasies to Shadow AI: Banning AI Browsers Will Fail

The article argues that banning AI browsers is impractical and counterproductive: while these tools pose real risks—data leakage to third parties, prompt-injection, and blind spots in the browser "last mile"—prohibition will push use underground and reduce visibility. Instead, it recommends controlled enablement with enforceable controls such as context-aware DLP, identity-based access controls, and browser-layer monitoring to manage risk while preserving user productivity.