AI Under Control

A leadership guide to taking back the AI decision from shadow AI

Yves Boussemart, PhD • Chief AI Officer, EBM Software

In a 2026 survey, 66% of office professionals said they had used AI at work even though they believed it was not permitted. A third had pasted in customer data or financial documents. The real AI policy at most companies was not written by leadership. It was set one prompt at a time, by whoever opened a browser tab first.

AI Under Control is a plain-language guide to taking that decision back: what ungoverned AI has quietly cost you across control, trust, flexibility, and spend, and the six questions that put leadership back in charge. Written for CEOs, CFOs, and COOs.

The Enterprise Imperative
for Secure and Private AI:

Navigating the Risks of Large Language Models

Using consumer-grade AI tools in business creates significant security, privacy, and compliance risks like data leaks and intellectual property theft, often through unapproved “Shadow AI”.

Therefore, enterprises must prohibit the use of consumer-grade tools and instead implement secure, enterprise-level AI platforms that provide the necessary contractual and technical safeguards to protect corporate assets.

Unlock the Power of your Business Data

Are you making critical business decisions based on incomplete or inaccurate financial information?

In a world where 9 out of 10 CFOs admit to making decisions based on flawed data, having a robust financial analysis strategy is critical for survival and growth.

“Flying Blind? How Small Businesses Unlock Insights from their Data,” is your guide to transforming your small business’s financial management and decision-making processes.