South Korean tech giant, Samsung, has recently enforced a ban on all its staff using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT for handling confidential matters. This likely follows the unfortunate event that took place in April this year, where classified information from the company escaped into the hands of OpenAI.
It is believed that a Samsung employee unknowingly used ChatGPT to turn individual notes from a meeting into a presentation meant to be kept internal. Moreover, another staff went so far as to prompt the AI tool to optimize test sequences for detecting chip defects. Both of these scenarios are examples of the confidential information the company needs protected.
In an effort to prevent this from happening further, Samsung has issued a warning to its employees about the risks of allocating sensitive material to AI servers, which third parties may have access to as well. Along with this responsibility, Samsung has developed its own version of AI that staff should take up instead.
Samsung is otherwise known as a South Korean multinational electronics and technology company, headquartered in Suwon, South Korea. It specializes in producing consumer electronics, communications, and home appliances, as well as IT and mobile communications products. Founded in 1969, the company has steadily achieved growth and recognition in the technological world.
The employee mentioned in the article is believed to have had great intentions by attempting to improve efficiency in various operations, however it resulted in the compromise of confidential information. This serves as a reminder for all businesses about the line that should not be crossed in terms of using AI tools, and how companies should pay close attention to data security.
