Best Practice Report

Bring-Your-Own-AI Hits The Enterprise

Key Policies To Maximize The Benefit Of Bring-Your-Own-AI While Minimizing The Risks

September 11th, 2023
Andrew Hewitt, Principal Analyst
Andrew Hewitt Principal Analyst
John Brand, VP, CIO Exec Partner
John Brand VP, CIO Exec Partner
With contributors:
Matthew Guarini , J. P. Gownder , Jeff Pollard , Enza Iannopollo , Michele Goetz , Anna Synakh , Ian McPherson

Summary

The next wave of “bring-your-own” has arrived, and its name is bring-your-own-AI (BYOAI). Whether it’s generative AI tools like ChatGPT, AI-infused software, or AI-creation tools, employees are already using consumer AI services that your business doesn’t own. CIOs and other business leaders must develop a management strategy that maximizes the benefits and limits the risks of BYOAI. This report outlines best practices for CIOs overseeing BYOAI, and it includes a link to a BYOAI policy template to help your technology organization effectively manage it at scale.

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