Tech giants like Samsung and Amazon are cracking down on the use of third-party AI chatbots by their employees. Last year, Samsung banned the use of generative AI tools on its internal networks, and now Amazon has followed suit.
According to a report by Business Insider, Amazon sent an email to its employees warning them against using third-party AI models for work. The company emphasized the importance of not using these tools for confidential Amazon work to protect sensitive data.
Amazon, along with other tech companies like Google and Meta, is working on developing language models for custom chatbots. However, they are cautious about the privacy of their data and have strict policies in place regarding the use of third-party generative AI tools.
The e-commerce giant’s policy states that companies offering generative AI services may have ownership over the data input by employees into tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. This means that any outputs generated by these tools may be reviewed and used by the owners of the AI.
It is important for employees to abide by Amazon’s policies for confidential information and security when using generative AI tools. While these tools may offer convenience, it is crucial to prioritize data privacy and security.
Samsung took similar measures last year, citing concerns about potential security risks associated with using generative AI tools on company-owned devices and internal networks. It seems that tech companies are taking proactive steps to safeguard their data in an increasingly digital world.