# Shadow AI Awareness Week - Kick-off Email

**Subject:** This week: using AI safely at [Company]

Hello team,

This week we are focusing on Shadow AI: AI tools used for work without formal approval or security review.

Our goal is not to prevent useful AI adoption. It is to protect customer data, personal data, source code, credentials, and confidential documents.

Before using an AI tool:

1. Use an approved company account where available.
2. Do not paste sensitive or confidential information.
3. Check [approved AI tools link].
4. Ask [security contact] when unsure.

This week's programme:

- Monday: Shadow AI basics
- Tuesday: 30-minute Lunch & Learn
- Wednesday: Spot the Risk exercise
- Thursday: Manager check-in
- Friday: Team pledge and recap

Thank you,

[CISO / Security Team]