The text discusses the transformative impact of SaaS and Gen AI applications on business operations, highlighting the risks associated with "Shadow IT" and "Shadow AI" where unapproved applications may compromise sensitive data. It introduces Cloudflare's new initiative to help organizations manage these risks through automated assessment of SaaS and Gen AI applications using Cloudflare Application Confidence Scores. These scores are part of a suite of AI Security Posture Management features aimed at evaluating the safety, security, and data protection practices of third-party applications. The scoring system is designed to be transparent and objective, using a detailed rubric that incorporates publicly available information and human oversight. Cloudflare aims to provide these scores for free to all customer tiers, encouraging the adoption of best practices in AI safety and security. The initiative also includes plans for future integration of these scores into Cloudflare's platform to help businesses control access and apply data protection measures based on the scores.