The Shadow AI Data Leak Problem No One's Talking About | UpGuard

This advisory examines how generative AI assistants (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) create data-exposure risks when employees paste or upload sensitive information into unvetted external tools, describes real examples of leakage and model-regurgitated secrets, and recommends a layered mitigation approach—clear AI usage policies, employee training, technical monitoring (DLP/CASB/SASE), and vetted secure AI alternatives.