A recent survey conducted by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky and consulting group Averty has revealed that 42% of Moroccan employees have uploaded sensitive work documents to external AI platforms. This alarming trend is evident across both public and private sectors, with 310 workers participating in the survey. The findings indicate a significant gap in data security oversight amid the rising use of AI technology in workplaces.
AI tools are widely adopted, with 57% of respondents indicating they use such technologies in their jobs. Notably, 84% of these workers engage with AI tools several times a week, including 43% who use them daily. The survey identified ChatGPT as the most popular tool, utilized by 84% of participants, followed by Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot.
Trust in AI outputs is high, with 91% of respondents expressing confidence in the results. However, the report warns that this reliance may lead to increased risks of data breaches, as many organizations lack clear guidelines on using sensitive data with external AI systems. The need for enhanced regulations and training in data protection is critical as AI integration continues to grow in Moroccan workplaces.