New Kantara Initiative Discussion Group expected in Fall 2025
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Kantara Initiative is excited to announce that a new Discussion Group (DG), Shadow AI in the Workplace (Shadow AI), is coming soon!
The rapid adoption of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and other AI-powered applications has led to a growing phenomenon known as “Shadow AI”, the unsanctioned use of AI tools by employees without the knowledge or approval of their organization’s IT or Security departments. While these tools can significantly enhance productivity, creativity, and efficiency, they also introduce serious risks, including:
- Data leakage and privacy violations
- Regulatory noncompliance
- Intellectual property exposure
- Model misuse and hallucination
- Reputational damage
This group will explore the causes, implications, and mitigation strategies related to Shadow AI in enterprise environments. The anticipated output is a report that outlines the risks, organizational vulnerabilities, and practical countermeasures.
We are currently gathering participant interest, and a planning session will be scheduled in the coming weeks to finalize the ShadowAI DG charter (draft charter), including the purpose and outputs.
To participate:
If you are interested in participating in the planning session (and/or the DG after the launch), please submit your contact details via this submission form. Kantara staff will then get in touch with you regarding potential planning session dates and next steps.
More information on forming and participating in Kantara Initiative Discussion Groups can be found in the Kantara Initiative Operating Procedures, Article 5.