iHeartMedia, a media and entertainment company, has instructed its employees to avoid using OpenAI’s ChatGPT, an AI model, on company devices in order to prevent data leaks of iHeartMedia’s confidential information. Along with other major companies such as Apple, Spotify, and Verizon, iHeartMedia has implemented this ban to ensure the safety of proprietary information. The CEO, Bob Pittman, and CFO, Rich Bressler sent an email to employees to not use ChatGPT and comply with the new guidelines. This latest measure reflects how major companies have become increasingly aware of the potential dangers associated with using AI models on company devices.
iHeartMedia is a media and entertainment company specializing in audio and radio broadcasting. The company has a presence in over 150 markets in North America and is the largest operator of radio stations in the United States.
Bob Pittman is the CEO of iHeartMedia and is responsible for overseeing the company’s operations across all media and entertainment platforms. Rich Bressler is the CFO of iHeartMedia and manages the financials of the company.
