Shadow AI in the Workplace: What New Research Reveals About AI Adoption, Risk, and Governance 

TrustedTech recently surveyed more than 2,000 employees across the United States and United Kingdom and uncovered a surprising trend: senior leaders are the most likely employees to use unapproved AI tools, often despite understanding the risks. Nearly half of employees report using Shadow AI today, while many organizations continue to struggle with AI governance, training, and adoption strategy. 

Join TrustedTech as we discuss why employees continue to seek out unsanctioned AI tools, the growing AI skills divide inside organizations, why banning AI often backfires, and how Microsoft Copilot can provide a secure, governed path to AI adoption. We'll also discuss the significance of TrustedTech's Microsoft Copilot Specialization and what organizations should evaluate before scaling AI across the enterprise. We'll cover: 

• The Shadow AI Reality: What 2,000+ Employees Told Us 
• The Leadership Paradox: Why Senior Employees Are the Biggest Risk 
• The AI Skills Divide and the Ban Paradox 
• The Microsoft 365 Price Change and What It Means for Governance 
• Building a Governed Path to AI Adoption 

Whether you're an existing Microsoft customer or evaluating your AI governance strategy for the first time, this session will provide practical guidance to help you understand where Shadow AI already exists in your organization and how to bring it into the light. 

Attendees will receive access to our AI Readiness Assessment, designed to evaluate current AI usage, governance readiness, and licensing position, and provide a clear roadmap for secure, scalable AI adoption.