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The Outsized Shadow: Why 5% of AI Users Are Your Biggest Security Risk
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Akamai's 2026 report reveals that the top 5% of AI users in enterprises generate disproportionate security risks by extensively using shadow AI tools, increasing chances of data leaks and bypassing established security controls. These AI super-adopters engage in deeper AI interactions, embedding autonomous agents within critical business processes.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure and Cybersecurity.
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Security founders must focus on the small group of AI power users who embed risky AI tools in core workflows, as this concentration creates significant blind spots. Building tools that identify and govern these super-users’ activities will open urgent risk management opportunities.
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