Up to one third of employees operate beyond IT oversight when using AI.

May 27, 2026

Up to one third of employees operate beyond IT oversight when using AI. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Lenovo in May 2026. It covers topics including Shadow AI, IT Governance. The original data appears in Leading Your Workforce to Triumph With AI . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 4/27/2026

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Up to one third of employees operate beyond IT oversight when using AI. This data was published by Lenovo and covers Shadow AI, IT Governance.

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This statistic comes from Leading Your Workforce to Triumph With AI , published by Lenovo on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/digital-workplace/work-reborn/leading-your-workforce-to-triumph-with-ai/.

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This statistic relates to Shadow AI, IT Governance. Browse more statistics on Shadow AI or from Lenovo.

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Up to one third of employees operate beyond IT oversight when using AI.

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