Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast Ep 661: Out of the Shadows: How to Manage AI Sprawl
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Nov 25, 2025 In this discussion, Kevin Kiley, CEO of Airia, delves into the chaotic world of AI sprawl within enterprises. He reveals how employees often bypass approved systems, risking enterprise data. Kevin shares strategies for managing shadow AI and emphasizes the importance of providing safe tools rather than imposing bans. He discusses the need for centralized AI management, the dangers of vendor lock-in, and the imperative of testing models in a secure environment. By outlining actionable steps, he highlights how businesses can mitigate risks while harnessing the power of AI.
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AI Sprawl Is The New Normal
- The AI landscape has become constant change and chaos since the ChatGPT moment three years ago.
- This has produced AI sprawl where models, players, and capabilities keep shifting, complicating enterprise strategy.
Centralize AI Management First
- Create a central control plane to inventory and manage AI usage across the organization.
- Apply visibility, guardrails, and controls before enabling broader AI adoption.
Security Reveals The Sprawl Problem
- Security risk is the clearest, immediate signal of unmanaged AI sprawl.
- CIOs and CISOs often lack a central inventory of AI tools, increasing vulnerability to attacks like prompt injection.