90% or more of generative AI usage falls into the "shadow AI" scenario, meaning it occurs without the knowledge of central IT and information security teams.
90% or more of generative AI usage falls into the "shadow AI" scenario, meaning it occurs without the knowledge of central IT and information security teams. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by FireTail in June 2025. It covers topics including AI, Shadow AI. The original data appears in The State of AI & API Security. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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90% or more of generative AI usage falls into the "shadow AI" scenario, meaning it occurs without the knowledge of central IT and information security teams. This data was published by FireTail and covers AI, Shadow AI.
Where does this data come from?
This statistic comes from The State of AI & API Security, published by FireTail on June 1, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.firetail.ai/reports/the-state-of-ai-and-api-security-2025.
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This statistic relates to AI, Shadow AI. Browse more statistics on AI or from FireTail.