Many office workers say they still haven't been trained on Gen AI
2024-10-01
TechRadar
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Ivanti's research reveals that while 75% of office workers use generative AI, 81% lack formal training and 15% use unsanctioned AI tools. This widespread, unregulated use increases the risk of security breaches, data privacy violations, and legal issues, as employees bypass protocols for convenience.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article focuses on the potential risks and security concerns arising from the use of generative AI by employees without formal training, which could plausibly lead to harms such as data breaches or legal violations. However, no actual harm or incident is reported. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard because it describes circumstances where AI use could plausibly lead to harm, but no direct or indirect harm has yet materialized. It is not Complementary Information because it is not updating or responding to a previously reported incident, nor is it unrelated as it clearly involves AI systems and their use in the workplace.[AI generated]