Shadow AI in the news
2025-12-18

There's a lot to think about in this article. This bit stands out.

"Disney employees describe its internal AI strategy, from 'DisneyGPT' to a new 'Jarvis' tool in the works" (Business Insider)

Some unsanctioned AI tools like Anthropic's Claude can be more effective than Disney-approved AI tools, three staffers said.

One employee at Disney-owned ESPN said their manager told them they could use personal accounts on non-approved Al chatbots for work.

"I'm just using a personal account because Disney isn't allowing us to use these tools yet," the ESPN employee said.

This use of AI tools beyond the scope of official company rules is called "shadow AI." And it's a problem. People who engage in shadow AI create new downside risk exposures for their employers.

For more details on the specific exposures and how to handle them, I encourage you to check out my latest book: Twin Wolves: Balancing risk and reward to make the most of AI.

This specific topic is covered under "Strategy/Planning, Rule 5: Identify and eliminate 'shadow AI' "

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