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Samsung bans use of A.I. like ChatGPT for employees after misuse of the chatbot
Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 2023
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- A May 2023 news report on Samsung restricting generative AI tools on company computers after staff uploaded sensitive code.
- How much weight it carries
- A mainstream news report citing Samsung's confirmation and a Bloomberg report. The policy was described as temporary.
Facts taken from this source
- CNBC reported in May 2023 that Samsung confirmed it was temporarily restricting generative AI use on company computers after misuse of the technology.
“it is temporarily restricting the use of generative AI through the company's personal computers” (Key points)
- CNBC relayed Bloomberg's report that some Samsung staff had uploaded sensitive code to ChatGPT, which led to the restriction.
“Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that some staff had uploaded sensitive code to ChatGPT.” (Article body)