77% of Employees Leak Data via ChatGPT, Report Finds - eSecurity Planet

A significant 77% of employees are reportedly leaking sensitive corporate data by pasting it into generative AI tools like ChatGPT, primarily through personal, unmanaged accounts. This widespread "shadow AI" activity circumvents traditional data loss prevention (DLP) systems, resulting in substantial data exfiltration and exposing organizations to severe regulatory and compliance risks.