Microsoft and OpenAI have recently struck a $10 billion deal to roll out a new and improved version of ChatGPT which would protect privacy of user’s data for businesses. This version of ChatGPT will be operated through dedicated servers and store data solely on cloud server units. The data stored on the cloud unit would be completely isolated from the main ChatGPT system, providing businesses with complete assurance of its privacy.
It’s no surprise that this service of tailored data privacy comes with a much steeper price than the version that ChatGPT currently provides via its Plus version, which is currently being sold for $20. This new version, due to its specialized protection, is likely to be priced up to 10 times the amount of its predecessors.
The attempt to develop a more secure and private version of ChatGPT for businesses is understandable, considering the prominent data leak caused by the ChatGPT blackout earlier this year. With this improved version, companies and big firms can use the bot with greater trust and allow their employees to utilize the service.
It is disappointing to see how companies like Microsoft and OpenAI have chosen to prioritize profits over the security of customers. The increased cost for better safety means that only those who can afford to pay the extra fees will be able to enjoy the improved security and privacy protection.
This move raises some major questions about the direction and development of artificial intelligence. With ChatGPT now being implemented in many aspects of our lives, like banking, it’s worrying to think that we may soon be living in a world ruled by AI. Will people be given the proper choice to opt out and protect their data, or will they just have to accept the lack of privacy?
From this move, it’s evident that firms and companies like Microsoft, ChatGPT and Google Bard have been placing more importance on the speed of development and implementation rather than the overall security and quality of the technology. This is why it is important for companies to prioritize their customers’ best interests and maintain the quality of the products they create.
