Samsung Implements Ban on AI Chatbots, ChatGPT, After Data Leak
Samsung, one of the leading electronics and smartphone manufacturers in the world, has implemented a ban on generative AI systems including ChatGPT, following a recent data leak blunder. Bloomberg reports that the company had inadvertently leaked confidential information by sharing source code with ChatGPT, which can summarize meeting notes and is touted as a productivity tool for employees.
In response, Samsung has banned generative AI systems on its company-owned devices and internal networks. Internal memos have stated that while the AI systems are useful and efficient, there are security risks associated with them. Samsung's case illustrates the risks of sharing personal and professional information with AI chatbots, which store information on OpenAI's servers and can use it to improve the model.
Financial institutions such as JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Citigroup have also banned or restricted ChatGPT due to privacy concerns. In Italy, ChatGPT was temporarily banned until OpenAI introduced a clearer way to opt-out of data sharing and age restrictions for users under 13 years old or under 18 with parental permission.
Recently, OpenAI launched an "incognito mode" which allows users to disable their chat history and announced that a ChatGPT version for businesses is in development which would not share chat data by default.
Privacy concerns with AI chatbots are not new and have been discussed for some time. It is essential for companies to evaluate the risks associated with using AI chatbots and implement measures to ensure the protection of confidential data.
