Amid rumors that Apple may be developing its own generative AI, the iPhone maker is reportedly limiting how its employees can use chatbots and AI writer Like ChatGPT, Bard, and GitHub Copilot, there are concerns about leaking sensitive data.
Text-based information such as meetings, notes and documents, as well as code used to develop software such as iOS, are considered highly confidential, so ending up in the wrong hands can be disastrous for a company.
Of course, given non-disclosure agreements and other measures to protect information, it's not surprising that the secretive company has reportedly restricted these technologies.
Apple employees are not allowed to use ChatGPT
It's unclear whether the company has banned generative AI altogether, or whether it has imposed certain restrictions like those imposed by rival phone maker Samsung, which uses character counts to prevent artifacts.
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, said: "As part of our commitment to safe and responsible AI, we review conversations to improve our systems and ensure content complies with our policies and security requirements."
It also uses conversations for training purposes, so they are sometimes seen by staff who could be exposed to internal Apple secrets if they are used as tips.
Rumors have also been circulating in recent weeks about Apple tinkering with its own generative AI and LLM, although many of them believe the company is unlikely to create its own competitor, ChatGPT. Instead, technology improvements could lay the groundwork for a better Siri, which has been left in the dust by rivals from Google and Amazon.
Technical experts Apple has been asked to confirm any restrictions imposed on generated AI, but the company did not immediately respond.
through The Wall Street Journal
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