Routine use of GenAI has moved into daily operations in state and territorial government environments, placing new security risks within common workflows. A Center for Internet Security (CIS) report, 'Prompt Injections: The Inherent Threat to Generative AI,' identifies prompt injection as a persistent concern tied to that adoption. The adoption of GenAI tools significantly expands exposure to these risks.
Routine use of GenAI has moved into daily operations in state and territorial government environments, placing new security risks within common workflows. A Center for Internet Security (CIS) report, 'Prompt Injections: The Inherent Threat to Generative AI,' identifies prompt injection as a persistent concern tied to that adoption.
The adoption of GenAI tools significantly expands exposure to these risks. Use of AI tools has increased in government IT teams. A 2025 NASCIO survey of 51 state and territorial CIOs found that 82% reported increased use.