Shadow AI is the hidden epidemic in organizations. 59% of employees are using unapproved AI tools—and 57% say their managers know but don't care. Even more startling: 93% of executives use unapproved AI themselves.
In this episode of AI Cafe Conversations, Sahar explores why smart, capable employees hide the AI tools that help them do better work. The answer isn't about dishonesty—it's about neuroscience.
When organizations lack clear AI guidance, the amygdala (your brain's threat detection system) perceives uncertainty as danger. Employees shift into survival mode: hide the behavior, avoid detection. This creates cognitive load, elevates stress hormones, and breaks the brain's reward system.
The solution isn't surveillance or stricter policies. It's psychological safety.
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This episode is essential for executives, CMOs, HR leaders, and anyone navigating AI adoption in their organization. Learn how to transform fear-based hiding into collaborative innovation—using brain science, not bureaucracy.
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