20% of Professionals Believe ChatGPT Should Be Prohibited in Workplace

A recent report from Glassdoor has revealed that some professionals are calling for precautions to be taken when it comes to using generative artificial intelligence technologies at work. According to a survey of 9,305 US professionals, 80% of respondents were opposed to a ban or restriction on ChatGPT at work, while 20% believed that some level of ban or restriction should be put in place. Interestingly, there were generational and industry-based differences in opinion, with professionals aged between 45 and 65 being more likely to support a ban or restriction, while those in advertising, marketing, healthcare and consulting were least likely to support such measures. This comes as generative AI increasingly enters the HR space, with a variety of automated tools being developed to facilitate tasks such as talent acquisition, generating learning programs and more. However, some have raised concerns over potential negative effects such as bias, leading to calls for caution. The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has committed to “protecting fundamental civil rights and fighting against potential discrimination.