What happens to the data your employees put into AI?

▤ Summary

The article explains how employees' use of generative AI can expose corporate data in ways traditional security tools do not always detect. It describes Shadow AI as the growing use of AI tools, copilots, browser extensions, and agents that can operate outside normal organizational controls. It argues that security teams need visibility at the interaction layer, where people and agents exchange prompts, files, and actions inside applications. The piece also highlights Akamai's approach to real-time controls that can block unauthorized tools and limit sensitive data exposure without disrupting workflows.

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