Gen AI Stalls, Shadow AI Rises: A CISO Concern

Gen AI Stalls, Shadow AI Rises: A CISO Concern Going Beyond the Copilot Pilot - A CISO's Perspective Microsoft , • March 25, 2026     Share Post Share Credit Eligible Get Permission Most organizations are exploring generative AI, but scaling it across the enterprise remains a challenge. According to Gartner, 60% of businesses are piloting M365 Copilot, yet only 6% have progressed to large-scale deployment, highlighting a critical gap between experimentation and operational impact. For IT teams and CIOs, the challenge is not just adoption, but ensuring secure, governed and value-driven implementation. This webinar examines why gen AI initiatives stall in the pilot phase and outlines how to mitigate risk, align with enterprise priorities and move toward a controlled, scalable rollout. Evaluate whether gen AI is delivering measurable productivity gains across the organization Identify common deployment pitfalls that impact security, compliance and performance Apply proven strategies for a secure, scalable rollout of gen AI productivity tools