Apple, Goldman Sachs, Samsung, and many other companies are already implementing bans or restrictions on their employees using the chatbot ChatGPT in the workplace. The bans and restrictions are mainly due to perceived security risks which could lead to confidential information being leaked. Examples of this looming security risk have already been exhibited by Samsung, who saw an employee leak confidential code sources and meeting recordings while using the OpenAI-backed chatbot.
Apple, who recently hired Google veteran John Giannandrea to head their A.I. efforts, made it clear that employee use of the ChatGPT chatbot was to be restricted. Additionally, access to other automated software programs such as Copilot, a code-writing development tool from GitHub and OpenAI, were also restricted. However, there are still some organizations considering the use of the chatbot, like Deutsche Bank, which is developing its own A.I. tools, as well as JPMorgan Chase.
In Europe, Italy has temporarily banned the service and the EU is close to passing a new law governing A.I.’s use in the EU.
Meanwhile, companies like Coca-Cola and Bain & Company have already established partnerships with OpenAI.
About OpenAI:
OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research lab managed by tech giants including Elon Musk and Peter Thiel. Their mission is to advance digital intelligence in the way of “beneficial AI” which is accessible and beneficial to people and the Earth. OpenAI was founded in December 2015, as a $1 billion non-profit research firm, and received an additional $1 billion in February 2020 through its for-profit venture, OpenAI LP. OpenAI aims to democratize artificial intelligence and create advanced, beneficial technology for everyone.
About Michael Weening:
Michael Weening is the CEO of Verizon Communications, the American telecommunications corporation. he took the role in 2021 and is credited with innovation in the fields of augmented reality and internet of things. Previously, he held various roles in the technology, entertainment, and telecom industries, with stints at AOL, CinemaNow, and UverseFli. His vision for included making Verizon a team engaged in creating the experiences and technology that would shape the future of communications.
