The Kadokawa ASCII Research Institute has announced the findings of its "Survey on Investment, Control, and Performance of Generative AI Implementation in Enterprises," which will be featured in the book AI White Paper 2026, scheduled for release on 2026-08-20.
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Managers More Likely to Use Shadow AI, Survey from AI White Paper 2026 Reveals
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According to the survey, while the utilization of generative AI is advancing and the scale of investment is expanding among domestic companies, measuring effectiveness and establishing governance have become new management challenges. The results revealed a trend of "Shadow AI" among managers, who use AI based on their own judgment without following organizational guidelines.
Additionally, the survey results highlight the reality that expanded investment in generative AI does not necessarily lead directly to workforce reductions, as well as the current status of effectiveness measurement and the development of governance frameworks.
Sources
- ルールを作る「管理職」ほどシャドーAI 「AI白書2026」調査が映す“ガイドライン”の限界 （ITmedia AI+, 2026-09-10）
- KADOKAWA