Ep.145 The Executive AI Series : Part 2: Shadow AI & the Loss of Control

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of controlling AI tools adopted by employees faster than policies can be established, focusing on the concept of Shadow AI.

As AI becomes easier to use, it becomes harder to control. In Part 2 of The Executive AI Series, the conversation pivots from awareness to exposure. What started as productivity gains now reveals a deeper leadership challenge: Shadow AI. Employees are adopting AI tools faster than policies can be written. Sales teams are uploading client data. HR is experimenting with generative tools. Executives are using meeting recorders and summarizers. Often with no formal oversight. This isn’t rebellion...

People in this episode

Host: Paul Di Liegro

Topics covered

• AI
• Shadow AI
• Leadership challenges
• Employee adoption
• Data privacy
• Generative tools

Keywords

• AI tools
• Shadow AI
• leadership
• employee adoption
• data security
• generative AI

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sales teams, HR

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