Most organizations run more AI systems than they realize. This article explains what Shadow AI is, where hidden AI tools appear within organizations and across the SaaS platforms, APIs, and productivity software currently in use, and how Shadow AI detection helps organizations uncover and manage them.

Many organizations assume AI governance only applies if they build their own models. In reality, most risk comes from off-the-shelf and embedded AI tools. This practical playbook explains where third-party AI risk actually lives and how to implement real governance controls without slowing teams down.