What is Shadow AI and how to prevent this threat in AI Security

Shadow AI (unsanctioned use of generative AI tools like ChatGPT) is widespread and presents distinct risks compared to traditional Shadow IT, including data leakage, regulatory non‑compliance, and unvetted decision-making. The report highlights a high-profile Samsung ChatGPT data-leak example and recommends three mitigation pillars—gain visibility into AI usage, provide secure enterprise alternatives, and implement runtime AI guardrails (PII filtering, safety/compliance/security layers)—noting that bans alone drive further shadow usage. The piece concludes by promoting Giskard's runtime guardrails as a practical protective approach.