‘Shadow AI’ increases cost of data breaches, report finds - Cybersecurity Dive

Unmonitored or unsecured "shadow AI" tools are significantly increasing the cost and impact of data breaches, often stemming from supply-chain intrusions via compromised applications, APIs, or plug-ins. These incidents are exacerbated by a prevalent lack of proper AI access controls and governance policies, leading to further data compromises and operational disruptions.