Samsung recently imposed a company-wide ban on generative AI tools such as ChatGPT due to security risks presented by the technology. While this decision aims to ensure the safety of confidential information, it does have competitive implications, leaving some employees without powerful tools to increase their productivity. Meanwhile, Italy reversed its own ban on ChatGPT after the AI company OpenAI agreed to add stricter privacy controls and comply with the demands of the European Union.
OpenAI is the company that created ChatGPT, a generative AI chatbot. The tool is primarily used to summarize documents, translate languages, and generate text. Unfortunately, the same AI-driven technology that makes ChatGPT so useful can also be exploited. Some Samsung employees have accidentally leaked confidential information while using the tool. This privacy risk has caused the company to impose a strict ban over its usage.
In an internal memo, Samsung warned their staff about the security risks presented by generative AI, noting that any use of these tools over their internal networks and company-owned devices would be subject to disciplinary action, including possible termination. The company is now focused on developing internal AI tools for translation and summarization without risk to their confidential information.
In addition to their ban, Samsung was also backing the Italian decision to temporarily suspend the use of ChatGPT. However, after promises by OpenAI to better protect the privacy of their users, Italy allowed ChatGPT to return to the country. OpenAI has now put in place several measures to keep user data secure and private. users must now confirm they are over 18, or 13 with a parent or guardian’s consent, and OpenAI has added tools to allow user to delete their chat history. They have also agreed to work to fulfill their “compliance obligations.”
OpenAI is a research organization dedicated to the development and deployment of advanced artificial intelligence technologies. Founded by Elon Musk, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman in 2015, OpenAI has backed some of the most impressive advancements in AI. The launch of ChatGPT and its recent reversal in Italy is a testament to the company’s success and its dedication to providing privacy and security tools to protect its users.
