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AI Is Transforming Work—But It’s Quietly Putting Your Data at Risk
Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are changing the way we work. They help teams move faster, think bigger, and create more. But they’ve also opened a new door to cybersecurity risk—one that most business owners don’t see coming.
When Helpful Becomes Harmful
Your employees aren’t trying to cause problems—they’re trying to be efficient. But when they paste internal reports, client details, or sensitive data into ChatGPT, they may be sending that information outside your company’s protection. Once it’s uploaded, it’s out of your control—and possibly stored or reused by the platform in ways you can’t track.
Shadow IT, Reimagined
For years, “shadow IT” meant employees using unapproved tools like Dropbox or WhatsApp to get work done faster. Generative AI is the next version of that same risk—faster, smarter, and harder to monitor. What feels like innovation can actually create invisible gaps in your data security.
The Real Cost of Oversharing
One well-intentioned upload can lead to:
- Confidential data leaving your network
- Compliance and privacy violations
- Damaged trust with clients who expect better protection
And because AI platforms don’t reveal where information goes, once it’s out—it’s gone.
How Smart Businesses Stay Ahead
You don’t need to ban AI. You'll need to guide it.
Here’s how:
- Educate your team – Explain what can and can’t be shared with AI tools.
- Set clear policies – Write plain-language rules everyone understands.
- Use enterprise-grade AI tools – Choose platforms with real privacy and data controls.
- Monitor for shadow IT – Watch for unapproved app or AI use.
- Build trust through openness – Encourage employees to ask before experimenting.
AI can be your company’s biggest productivity boost—or its easiest data leak.
The difference is how you lead.
Set the boundaries. Provide secure tools. And help your team use AI confidently—without putting your business at risk.
Take 15 minutes to protect your data—and your peace of mind.
Book a quick call with Angela Jamerson to see how your team can use AI safely while staying compliant.
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Data-Link Associates, Inc. is a group of cybersecurity and IT support experts specializing in network security, efficiency, and compliance for America's supply chain businesses - manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors. Since 1983.
