There’s a new team member in your business, and you never even hired them!
Businesses everywhere are discovering that employees are quietly using AI tools to boost their daily productivity. It drafts emails faster, creates smarter designs, and tackles tasks in a snap.
The catch? You never officially brought it on board. It slipped in unnoticed, through someone’s web browser, smartphone, or as an “experiment” on the side.
So, how can you spot this secret addition?
Have you noticed suspiciously polished content that looks AI-generated?
Unusual signs might include:
- Uncharacteristically perfect spelling and grammar from someone who’s usually error-prone.
- Reports and documents that arrive at lightning speed and seem more thorough than before.
- Emails or files packed with emojis or odd punctuation.
Ask yourself:
Of course, these changes aren’t necessarily negative. AI can supercharge productivity. But, as with all new tech, there’s always a catch.
- Do you know exactly which AI tools your staff are using?
- Have you set clear policies about what information can or can’t be fed into AI?
If the answer to either of these questions is “no,” then AI is already working in the shadows, and you may have a growing “Shadow AI” challenge on your hands.
The real question is whether you let AI remain anonymous, or will you make it an official part of your team?
After all, wouldn’t you rather be the master of the AI tools in your organisation, or the other way around?
Whatever you decide, we’re here to help you manage this emerging business risk before it gets out of hand.
Simply contact us via our website outfox.co.nz find out how we can get your digital risks under control.