Your Employees Are Trusting AI With More Than You Know: Here’s How Governance Must Evolve

Many employees use AI tools without employer approval, with 78% doing so and nearly half of SMBs lacking AI policies, raising risks around data governance and trust. Incidents like unapproved AI use at a Pennsylvania bank highlight the need for proactive AI governance to prevent regulatory and reputational harm. Business leaders must establish clear AI policies and automated enforcement to manage AI use responsibly as adoption grows.