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Shadow AI gap becomes a KM governance priority

The iManage benchmark found 29% of UK end users are more likely to adopt AI tools before formal approval, while only 32% of UK organizations have strict AI guidelines or formal approvals.

BY KM DESK · JUNE 22, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

The iManage benchmark found 29% of UK end users are more likely to adopt AI tools before formal approval, while only 32% of UK organizations have strict AI guidelines or formal approvals. For KM and innovation teams, that gap reinforces the need for approved knowledge channels, usage policies, auditability and training before lawyers route client material through unsanctioned tools.

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