Report by Teramind

Shadow AI Has Become a Behavioral Data-Movement Risk

8 FINDINGSPublished Jun 17, 2026
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Key Findings

69% of C-suite leaders prioritize speed over security when using AI tools

AI GovernanceAI ToolsC-Suite

48% of employees say they would continue using AI even if it were explicitly banned

Workplace BehaviorPolicy ComplianceShadow AIAI Tools

62% of Gen Z employees are actively hiding their AI use at work

Gen ZWorkplace BehaviorShadow AI

37% of frontline employees prioritize speed over security when using AI tools

AI GovernanceWorkplace BehaviorAI Tools

45% of employees find workarounds when AI tools are restricted

Workplace BehaviorShadow AIAI Tools

67% of enterprise AI usage occurs through unmanaged personal accounts on corporate devices

Shadow AIPersonal AccountsEnterprise SecurityCorporate Devices

86% of organizations have no visibility into how data moves to and from AI tools

AI GovernanceData Flow

60% of employees say the productivity benefits of unsanctioned AI outweigh the security risks when deadlines are involved

Shadow AI