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# Why banks can’t policy their way out of shadow AI

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**Published:** August 4, 2026  
**Original:** https://tearsheet.co/ai-innovation/why-banks-cant-policy-their-way-out-of-shadow-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-banks-cant-policy-their-way-out-of-shadow-ai  

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## Overview

Employees at financial institutions are using AI tools their employers never approved for tasks that touch sensitive customer data. This unsanctioned use of AI, often called shadow AI, is not a toothless problem. In May 2026, an employee at Pennsylvania-based CB Financial Services, parent company of Community Bank, uploaded a file containing customer names, Social … Continue reading "Why banks can’t policy their way out of shadow AI" The post Why banks can’t policy their way out of shadow AI app

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