AI practical knowledge series: From Risk to Opportunity – Shadow AI in the company

AI practical knowledge series: From Risk to Opportunity – Shadow AI in the company

When
8 August 2025    
13:00 - 14:30
 
 
Where
Online event
You will receive the access data by email before the event, (Click Meeting, Zoom or MS Teams)

Shadow AI, i.e. the unauthorised use of AI tools by staff, poses new challenges for many companies. In the context of the digital transformation, conscious management of it is crucial.​ In our practical workshop, we analyse, using a fictitious company, specific risks associated with shadow AI, from data protection to security vulnerabilities and compliance issues. Together, we develop strategies to address these risks and turn them into opportunities for innovation and staff development through targeted change management.

Contents

  • What is shadow AI? Definition, ‘typical use scenarios and up-to-date dissemination; in particular in the context of generative AI tools how ChatGPT & Co.?
  • Why do staff use shadow AI? Motives, risks and challenges; illustratively explained on the basis of a practical case
  • From risk to opportunity: Concrete recommendations for action, such as companies Actively address shadow AI, integrate legally securely and target innovation potential you can:​​

Objective

  • Find out what is hiding behind the concept of shadow AI and why the topic becoming increasingly relevant for businesses
  • They learn about the risks associated with the unregulated use of shadow AI are and how to recognise them at an early stage
  • You recognise the key role of staff in dealing with shadow AI and how to use their potential in a targeted and secure way

audience

  • Cross-industry – managers, decision-makers, employees and interested parties from SMEs
  • None Prior knowledge required

Speaker

 

This is a cooperation event together with the Small and medium-sized digital centre Saarbrücken.

registration

The application is made via the cooperation website: here