Clutch: employees are quietly building their own AI agents with access to company data
Clutch's report says employees are quietly building their own AI agents, and most have access to company data. The trend raises data security and governance questions.
Who is affected and how
- HR professional
- A policy is needed on building AI agents and using company data.
- manager
- Managers should map which agents are running in their teams and what data they can access.
- employee
- Before building a personal AI agent, clarify data access permissions.
Sources
- User | thepilotnews.com - Clutch Report: Employees Are Quietly Building Their Own AI Agents, Most Have Access to Company Databusiness.thepilotnews.com · Sep 15, 2026
- Employee-built AI agents have access to HR data, report findshuman resources director · Sep 16, 2026
- Employee-built AI agents have access to HR data, report finds | Human Resources Directorhcamag.com · Sep 16, 2026
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