What Are The Most Popular Shadow AI Tools And Platforms?

Reported by BlackFog (Brenda Robb)

Summary by Cyber Security News29 Oct 2026, 18:56 CET

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The most popular shadow AI tools are general-purpose chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Perplexity. Close behind are workplace assistants like Microsoft Copilot, AI features built into everyday apps such as Notion AI and coding assistants. Employees adopt these tools without approval because they are quick to access, free or low-cost at entry ⟶

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