ChatGPT Implicated in Samsung Data Leak of Source Code and Meeting Notes

March 11, 2023

An unidentified Samsung engineering team inadvertently leaked sensitive company data in March 2023, consisting of source code and confidential meeting notes, while utilizing the AI tool ChatGPT for assistance. The incident underscores the need for responsible AI governance, emphasizing the importance of safe and secure AI practices.

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Alleged deployer: samsung-engineers
Alleged developer: openai
Alleged harmed parties: samsung

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