Your employees may be leaking trade secrets into ChatGPT
Briefly

AI adoption among employees can enhance business efficiency, yet it poses significant security risks as 31% of consumers share sensitive information with generative AI tools. The trend indicates a troubling comfort level, with 14% reporting sharing company trade secrets. Furthermore, a decrease in awareness about AI-related scams has been noted, with a 62% increase in reported scams since 2024. This behavior stems from good intentions of efficiency, but familiarity with AI often creates dangerous blind spots regarding data security.
31% of consumers admit to entering personal or sensitive information into GenAI tools, which includes trade secrets, financial details, and personal identifiers.
There is a concerning trend where familiarity with AI leads to dangerous blind spots, influencing how employees handle sensitive information.
Since 2024, the number of people sharing sensitive information with AI chatbots has increased, reflecting a lack of awareness regarding potential security risks.
Despite a decrease in concern about AI scams, successfully scammed individuals have risen by 62%, indicating a growing vulnerability tied to AI usage.
Read at Fast Company
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