A new report by Kaspersky reveals that 86% of professionals in Pakistan are using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their daily work, yet more than half have never received formal training on safe or ethical AI use. The findings are detailed in the study “Cybersecurity in the Workplace: Employee Knowledge and Behavior.”
According to the report, AI adoption in Pakistan has surged across industries, with professionals using these tools for a variety of tasks — 68% for writing and editing, 52% for drafting emails, 56.5% for image and video creation, and 35% for data analysis. Notably, 98% of respondents said they understand what generative AI means, suggesting widespread exposure to the technology.
However, only 52% of AI users have received training on cybersecurity risks such as data leaks, prompt injection attacks, and misuse of neural networks, leaving organizations vulnerable to security breaches. Another 21% of respondents admitted they had received no AI-related training at all.
Despite the training gap, AI tools are rapidly becoming part of official workflows. 81% of employees said their companies permit the use of generative AI, while 15% reported workplace bans and 4% were unsure. Kaspersky warned that many employees continue to use AI tools without corporate oversight, a phenomenon known as “shadow IT.”
The cybersecurity firm urged organizations to establish comprehensive AI usage policies — defining what data can be processed, which tools are approved, and how AI should be integrated responsibly into operations. Such frameworks, Kaspersky noted, are crucial for protecting sensitive information while maintaining innovation and productivity.
