2025

New Report: Exposing the Hidden Risks in Embedded AI

Get your complimentary Gartner® reprint: “Exposing and Managing Embedded AI: Tools for Transparency and Vendor Oversight” — and explore how believe Cranium is helping organizations like yours discover, validate, and control embedded AI across the enterprise

Why Read This Report?

Embedded AI is everywhere — often hidden inside SaaS platforms and vendor solutions — and it’s introducing unprecedented security risks. According to Gartner, over 40% of enterprise AI use is embedded, but most of it remains invisible and ungoverned. In this reprint, you’ll learn:

Why traditional discovery methods (like TPRM inventories or CI/CD tools) miss embedded AI entirely

The role of runtime controls, red teaming, and contractual gaps in securing third-party AI systems

Cranium helps enterprises continuously validate AI systems across their vendor ecosystem using real-world simulations and security best practices.

Who Should Read It?

This research is essential for:

  • CISOs and CIOs responsible for AI security and third-party risk
  • Compliance, governance, and AI program leads
  • Procurement and legal teams navigating complex AI vendor contracts

Gartner, Exposing and Managing Embedded AI: Tools for Transparency and Vendor Oversight, Avivah Litan, 21 July 2025

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