Whether a writing assistant in the browser, an AI feature in office software or a free translation service: AI tools are only a click away. If customer data, contracts or internal source code are entered there, confidential information leaves the company – usually unnoticed.
A blanket ban rarely helps, because usage then shifts to private devices. A clear framework is more effective: approved tools, transparent rules and technical controls that prevent mistakes without blocking productive work.
On top of that comes the EU AI Act. Since February 2025, companies that use AI systems must, among other things, ensure adequate AI literacy among their staff; further obligations are coming into force step by step.