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It comes as no surprise that AI has swept the globe across every domain. More specifically, chatbots and large language models (LLMs) are now a topic of conversation at every turn.
Over the past two years, various debates have emerged and continue to this day, with skeptics on one side and “dreamers” on the other.
Skeptics question the energy consumption and how and what data was used to train it. On the other hand, dreamers focus on the next steps and the distant future. While each side has its valid points, arguably, the skeptics present more immediate concerns. However, the rapid shift in AI adoption happened and more evident in day-to-day work environments.
A recent survey by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and CybSafe reveals that over one-third of employees are sharing sensitive work information with AI applications without their employers’ knowledge. The “Oh, Behave!” 4th Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviors Report has conducted a survey in early 2024, gathering insights from overa 7000 participats regarding AI usage and cybersecurity in the workplace.
Report Insights
- ChatGPT remains the frontrunner, with 65% of AI users favoring it for workplace tasks. Google Gemini follows.
- Gen Z and Millennials dominate AI tool usage, with 46% and 43% respectively engaging with AI at work. In contrast, older generations show significantly lower adoption rates.
- 27.4% of data shared with AI chatbots is sensitive, marking a 156% increase from the previous year.
- Confidence in identifying AI-generated content is polarized, with younger employees exhibiting higher confidence levels compared to their older counterparts.
While AI presents unique and urgent challenges, the core risks remain the same. Many employees understand what’s required to safeguard their workplace against cyber threats, but the key to strengthening organizational resilience lies in transforming that knowledge into regular, safe behavior.
– Oz Alashe, CEO and Founder of CybSafe
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