Recently, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, tweeted about a significant issue with ChatGPT related to a bug in the open-source library. The bug has been fixed but not before a small number of users managed to view titles of conversations of other users. Needless to say, OpenAI feels terrible that this happened. Such an incident has called to attention the essential role of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) in organizations and the need to pay a concerted and appropriate attention towards it.
Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) helps organizations and users identify, verify, and monitor the software components used in their deployment systems. With the help of SBOM, companies can maintain a detailed record of all the components and the versions used in their applications and services. This helps with proper disclosure of all components used, putting customers in the know, and making sure that organizations are held accountable for the security of their products.
Another important factor for protection against such data leakage incidents is proactive monitoring of software assets. Companies should be vigilant in tracking and monitoring their software components, version updates, and dependencies, alerting the teams in cases of unexpected or potentially malicious changes or activities.
OpenAI is a technology company that focuses on artificial intelligence research and commercial applications. Founded in 2015 by Sam Altman, founder of Y Combinator, and notable investors, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk, OpenAI works to research and develop new applications and technologies to bring meaningful advancements in the AI domain while also ensuring safety and security in their operations. It is well known for its work in the fields of deep learning and natural language processing.
