Samsung Cracks Down on Staff Use of AI, Citing Security Risks

thewrap.com:

Bloomberg News, does not specify what the contents of the leaked code were. All that’s known is the breach contained items Samsung did not want entering the ChatGPT data pool, wherein information cannot be easily retrieved, redacted, or otherwise halted from potential dissemination.The generative artificial intelligence ban extends across internal networks and company-owned devices, including tablets and phones.

Employees can use AI tools on personal devices, so long as nothing they use said tools for runs the risk of endangering Samsung IP.

Those who are caught violating the terms of this new ban face disciplinary action, up to and including termination.To counter the ban, Samsung is developing its own set of internal AI tools to help with translation and document summary and is working on ways to prevent company data from being uploaded to external services.The AI ban does not appear to be a long-term solution, as evidenced by a passage in the memo: “HQ is reviewing security measures to create a secure environment for safely using generative AI to enhance employees’ productivity and efficiency.

However, until these measures are prepared, we are temporarily restricting the use of generative AI.”In Samsung’s case, the concern is that valuable intel could be shared and compromise business plans.