Samsung Employee Shares Confidential Information with ChatGPT
Samsung has reportedly restricted the usage of its employees of ChatGPT, an AI-powered chat platform, after some employees input confidential information into the platform. According to The Economist Korea, three separate cases were reported in which Samsung employees fed sensitive company information to the platform. For instance, one worker reportedly entered confidential source code into the chat feature to have it checked for errors. ChatGPT keeps all the data and information it receives in order to enhance its responses, meaning that all the information submitted by Samsung workers would theoretically be known by ChatGPT forever.
The South Korean firm has now limited the amount of information that its staff can send to ChatGPT and is investigating those individuals who leaked the confidential data. Additionally, it is considering developing its own AI chat platform to avoid similar incidents from happening again.
ChatGPT has gained popularity in recent times, and similar AI technology is anticipated to play a significant role in the future of work. According to a survey conducted by recruitment agency Aspire, 45% of the 574 respondents believe that the technology will enhance their work performance, and 11% believe that it will create more jobs in related industries and services. However, the remaining 29% are sceptical and believe that automation will lead to job losses.
Companies worldwide are focusing on enhancing their operational efficiency and cutting costs, especially after the pandemic revealed structural problems in payroll systems. This has led to an increased demand for payroll professionals with the necessary strategic, technical, and analytical expertise.
ChatGPT received over 672 million website visits in January, indicating a 3572% rise from November when the platform was officially launched. The firm behind the platform, OpenAI, is reportedly worth $29 billion.
Terry Payne, Aspire's Global Managing Director, commented on the survey, saying that it revealed how people are open to the idea of innovative technologies that present opportunities. He acknowledged that some are concerned about potential job losses but emphasized that many of these innovations would unlock better and smarter ways of working, which should be welcomed.
