Found 19 shadow AI tools; blocking them just drives usage to phones
Dalius-Gabryelle · reddit · 2026-08-27
A company scan revealed 19 unauthorized AI tools, including an instance where HR uploaded a team spreadsheet to a resume builder. The author argues that outright blocking drives usage to personal phones, eliminating visibility. With leadership encouraging AI use, the goal is to find a balance: allowing sanctioned tools while monitoring for data leaks, rather than playing 'department of no'.
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