Training, not restraining: the only viable response to shadow AI

The provided text from Enrique Dans' blog discusses the growing phenomenon of shadow AI, where employees adopt generative AI tools without IT's knowledge, mirroring the earlier trend of shadow IT. Dans highlights that while this can boost productivity, it also introduces security and compliance risks. Instead of outright bans, he advocates for employee education and clear organizational policies to guide the responsible use of these powerful tools. Commentary on the post includes a user sharing their experiences with both the benefits and limitations of generative AI in their work and expressing concerns about corporate restrictions and data security. The discussion also touches upon the energy consumption of AI and the debate around running AI models locally versus through cloud services.This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Training, not restraining: the only viable response to shadow AI«