Shadow AI: Silicon Valley’s new productivity secret is also a massive liability
- Apr 22
- 1 min read

INC. — First, it helps to understand what shadow AI actually is, before unpacking strategies to prevent your employees from using it—and potentially exposing your company to reputational damage, litigation, or even financial losses.
According to Rick Holland, a cybersecurity expert and chief information security officer at AI-native cybersecurity firm Cyera, “shadow” refers to unsanctioned use of technology in the workplace. That can include software, hardware, or AI tools.
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