Cybernews conducted a survey on employees in the U.S. to figure out how they use AI tools at work. The research revealed that executives and managers are most likely to use unapproved AI tools at work – 93% of them admitted to using them.
This creates an interesting paradox – those who are supposed to set an example and prioritize company security seem to be the most irresponsible when it comes to AI use at work.
“If employees use unapproved AI tools for work, there’s no way to know what kind of information is shared with them. Since tools like ChatGPT feel like you’re chatting with a friend, people forget that this data is actually shared with the company behind the chatbot,” says Mantas Sabeckis, Security Researcher at Cybernews.
According to the survey, managers and executives also tend to allow their teams to use unapproved AI tools for work – 57% of employees using unapproved AI tools had approval from their managers. This shows that companies are not putting enough effort into raising awareness on the risks of irresponsible AI use.
