AI security is a new battle between employers and workers, survey shows

AXIOS April 3, 2024
Ryan Heath

Employees are flocking to do work with AI apps that their employers haven’t approved, setting up a security showdown in many organizations.

Why it matters: It’s the latest battle between workplace IT departments seeking to lock down networks and workers who want to use their favorite tools and devices.

• This time around, it’s not about employees trying to do personal tasks on work time or escape boredom. Instead, workers are turning to generative AI apps to boost productivity and save time.

Driving the news: A survey of 1,500 North American workers — including 500 IT security professionals — conducted for cybersecurity firm 1Password found that 22% of employees admit to knowingly violating company rules on the use of...

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