In early April, it was revealed that engineers at a Samsung factory were using ChatGPT for support and fixing bugs in their process, entering confidential installation information into a chatbot, In three different data leaks In just 20 days.
Although immediate measures were taken at the time to prevent further similar situations, now Samsung Electronics Co. Absolutely forbidden Use of generative AI tools.
No more Samsung AI
according to bloombergThe company, specifically Mark Gorman, notified its employees of the new policy through a note who was able to review the broker.
In this document, it is mentioned that Samsung is concerned that data transmitted to artificial intelligence platforms, including Google (Bard) and Microsoft (Bing), may Store information on external serverswhich makes recovery and deletion difficult, and also carries the risk of detection to other users.
The new rules Prohibit the use of generative AI Both on company-owned computers, tablets and smartphones, as well as using them within internal networks. Of course, Samsung’s decision does not apply to consumers, as it is only focused on controlling the use of AI by employees.
The company also requires its employees who have used ChatGPT and other options, to Do not send relevant information With company or personal data you may disclose intellectual property, and doing so may result in “disciplinary action” up to and including termination of employment.
Control the use of artificial intelligence
Gurman details that Samsung is in the works In your internal tools with artificial intelligence It allows translating and summarizing documents, as well as assisting in software development.
At the same time, they are looking for how to ban Download confidential information From the company to external services, which allow safe environments to use generative AI to improve employee productivity and efficiency.
Samsung explained this in the note While these procedures are not ready, he “The use of Generative AI will be temporarily restricted“.
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