Report by Teramind
Shadow AI Has Become a Behavioral Data-Movement Risk
8 FINDINGSPublished Jun 17, 2026
View Original Report →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