As we unveil the fourth edition of PriCyai Magazine, I am reminded once again of how dynamicand at times unpredictable the landscape of artificial intelligence and privacy has become. What once felt like separate disciplines has now converged into a single, urgent conversation that touches every enterprise, regulator, and individual. This month’s contributors illuminate that reality with clarity, depth, and an unflinching look at what lies ahead.

In this edition, we examine the escalating challenge of Shadow AI, a phenomenon accelerating faster than traditional governance models can keep up. Through the expert lens of Praneeta Paradkar, a leader in AI Governance and Data Protection, we explore how unauthorized AI usage has quietly become one of the largest vectors of sensitive data exposure. Her insights highlight a growing truth: protecting data in the AI era requires not only better tools but a reimagining of organizational culture, accountability, and digital hygiene.