Businesses are losing control of AI - and bosses are starting to despair (www.techradar.com)

A recent report by Dataiku highlights the rising concern of "shadow AI," where employees are utilizing generative AI tools for work without authorization. This phenomenon has led to frustrations among senior leaders, with 50% of British data executives believing that over half their workforce engages in this practice. The risks associated with shadow AI include potential security vulnerabilities, data breaches, and compromised data handling, which challenge the integrity of organizational systems. The findings also reveal significant worries regarding data integration and access, with 90% of leaders citing these as primary concerns in deploying AI. A notable lack of technical understanding at the leadership level compounds the issue, as 78% of executives feel their teams underestimate the complexities involved in reliably deploying AI systems. Despite these challenges, 96% of respondents believe AI can enhance expert knowledge rather than replace it. As Dataiku's CEO Florian Douetteau points out, the real challenge is not the power of AI, but rather the lack of management and governance, suggesting that future success lies in building robust, accountable AI foundations rather than rushing deployments.