# What is Shadow AI?

Staff using AI tools their organization hasn't approved, often with work data. It can put sensitive data at risk, so ask which tools are allowed or help get a good one approved.

## In real work

To end the shadow AI at her nonprofit, where volunteers used any free app they liked, the director approved one tool and wrote a one-page guide.

## Related terms

- [AI Model](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/ai-model.md)
- [Large Language Model](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/large-language-model.md)
- [Generative AI](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/generative-ai.md)
- [Training Data](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/training-data.md)
- [Chatbot](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/chatbot.md)

## How is this different from Googling it?

Google gives a definition. Prompthaus pairs each term with how it shows up in standups, PRs, prompts, and design reviews. Then it quizzes you until the word sticks. One term a day on iPhone.

- Category: Everyday AI
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