When employees use their own personal AI tools for work tasks
Leveraging personal-use AI tools at work to improve productivity
BYOAI, short for “Bring Your Own AI” refers to the practice of employees utilizing AI tools that they use privately in their professional work. The idea has garnered attention alongside the growing adoption of AI in business, much like the established trend of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), where employees use their personal devices at work.
Generative AI encompasses a wide range of capabilities, including text generation, image creation, voice synthesis and code generation. Depending on the purpose, each type of AI needs to be used appropriately. However, it is often difficult for companies to continuously adopt the best tools for every task within their organizations. By allowing employees to incorporate AI tools that best match their working styles and areas of expertise, businesses can harness the latest AI technologies to improve operational efficiency and boost productivity.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular are increasingly adopting BYOAI due to its cost-effectiveness and ease of implementation. At the same time, there are growing concerns about the risk of data leaks associated with BYOAI. As a result, there is a need for companies to implement robust security measures and establish clear guidelines to ensure BYOAI practices are properly managed and that sensitive data is protected.
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(Posted on June 30, 2025)
by SoftBank News Editors
