Elith Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koki Inoue; hereinafter referred to as "Elith") has launched "GENFLUX Security," a SaaS solution designed to counter shadow AI by supporting the visualization, control, and logging of generative AI usage within companies. GENFLUX Security is a security service that addresses the risks of "shadow AI" – where employees use unapproved AI tools for business – and establishes official channels for companies to utilize generative AI safely. Service LP: https://lp.genflux.jp/ Background: Expansion of Generative AI Usage and Shadow AI Risks While the business use of generative AI is rapidly expanding, cases where companies' management and rule-making are lagging behind are increasing. For example, the following types of usage can lead to information leaks, compliance violations, and difficulties in audit response for companies: Using unapproved AI services within the company for business Inputting customer information into external AI when creating proposals Uploading confidential documents such as blueprints, contracts, and design data to AI Inputting API keys, passwords, or internal company information into prompts A situation where IT and CISO cannot confirm usage status afterward Generative AI is becoming an indispensable technology for improving operational efficiency and competitiveness. However, simply restricting its use with a "don't use it" policy not only harms on-site productivity but also may encourage usage outside of management control. What companies need is not to prohibit generative AI, but to establish official channels for safe utilization and to control usage while understanding the actual usage status. About GENFLUX Security GENFLUX Security is an AI-era security foundation that supports safe AI utilization by "visualizing," "controlling," and "logging" generative AI usage within companies. Administrators can understand who used which AI service, when, and view usage status by department and user on a da