Grant Reviewers Fed Applications into Generative AI to Produce Reports, Allegedly Breaching Confidentiality

June 30, 2023

Australian government grant peer reviewers reportedly used generative AI, such as ChatGPT, to produce assessment reports. This practice, allegedly posing confidentiality and security risks, highlights the importance of responsible AI governance and safe and secure AI practices.

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Alleged deployer: openai
Alleged developer: openai
Alleged harmed parties: research-grant-administrators, research-grant-applicants

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