AI Adoption Surges Faster Than Cybersecurity Awareness, Study Reveals

A recent study has revealed that the rapid adoption of AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini is far outpacing efforts to educate users about the cybersecurity risks associated with them. The research, conducted by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) — a nonprofit organization promoting data privacy and online safety — in collaboration with cybersecurity firm CybNet, surveyed over 6,500 participants across seven countries, including the United States.

The findings show that 65% of respondents now use AI tools daily, reflecting a 21% increase compared to last year. However, 58% of users said they had not received any formal training from their employers on the data security and privacy risks of using such technologies.

“People are embracing AI in their personal and professional lives faster than they are being educated on its risks,” said Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director at the NCA. Alarmingly, 43% of respondents admitted to sharing sensitive information — including financial and client data — in conversations with AI tools. This underscores the growing gap between AI adoption and cybersecurity preparedness.

The NCA-CybNet report adds weight to a growing concern among experts that the surge in AI use is not being matched by adequate awareness or safety measures. Earlier this year, a SailP

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