When employees or business units of an organization adopt artificial intelligence technologies outside the boundaries of their technology department approval.
Because employees were not given an approved generative AI chatbot, they implemented their own shadow AI, which ultimately resulted in the data breach.
by NicksDefinitions May 31, 2024

A system in any work place where promotion or transfer is prevented by Human Resources or a Manager due to the politically incorrect standing of an employee or due to other factors such as age discrimination). The one being shadow cancelled does not know this is taking place to undermine their professional career.
My boss and director recommended my for promotion, but HR vetoed it-I'm sure it is due to me being shadow cancelled so I can't advance.
by Cuivre2004 July 18, 2022

by Mariokart123 February 11, 2018

A relationship you have with a bro via another bro by way of meme sharing without ever having knowledge of one another’s existence.
by Christian is great January 7, 2024

by SHADOWMILKCOOKIE February 11, 2025

by heybish0301 October 31, 2017

Shadow people are figments of the imagination caused by lack of sleep and psychosis during a meth binge.
Person 1: hey you see that man standing in the shadow over there?
Person 2: you're tripping thats just shadow people
Person 2: you're tripping thats just shadow people
by Lady Corruption February 23, 2020
