95% of surveyed organizations reported using AI tools in software development.

28% of organizations reported that cybersecurity AI tools improved their detection and response capabilities.

56% of employees are unhappy with their company's approach to AI tools, which can drive them toward unsanctioned platforms and creating 'shadow AI' risks.

In 2025, 28% of cybersecurity professionals reported having already integrated AI tools into their operations.

76% of respondents reported that autonomous AI agents are the hardest systems to secure.

57% of organizations reported lacking the ability to block risky AI actions in real time.

66% of organizations reported catching AI tools over-accessing sensitive information.

13% of organizations reported having strong visibility into how AI systems handle sensitive data.

23% of organizations admitted to having no controls for AI prompts or outputs.

The average organization used 27 distinct AI tools in Q3 2025, down from 23 new tools introduced in Q2 2025.

1% of education institutions ban AI tools entirely for faculty and staff.

49% of students use AI for language assistance.

60% of students use AI for brainstorming.

74% of education institutions allow AI tools with guidelines for faculty and staff.

10% of education institutions discourage but do not ban AI tools for students.

73% of education institutions allow AI tools with guidelines for students.

86% of education institutions permit students to use AI tools.

62% of students use AI for research.

Only 2% of education institutions have banned AI tools outright for students.

27% of students use AI for completing assignments.