Alphabet Inc, the parent company of Google, is cautioning employees about the use of chatbots, including its own Bard, while simultaneously promoting the program globally.
The company is advising employees not to enter confidential information into AI chatbots due to the risk of data leakage. Alphabet has also alerted its engineers to avoid using computer code generated by chatbots.
The precautions reflect the company’s desire to prevent potential business harm and align with security standards implemented by corporations worldwide. Concerns over data security have led companies like Samsung, Amazon.com, and Deutsche Bank to set guardrails for AI chatbots. Google’s approach aims to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
As the competition between Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft intensifies, maintaining data security is crucial for Alphabet’s AI programs. – source: Reuters
15 June 2023
