Apple is restricting employees using ChatGPT
Tech giants are engaged in an intense race to develop and deploy generative AI tools, but in their quest to maintain a competitive edge, they are also taking measures to restrict their employees' access to these powerful tools. Recent reports reveal that Apple, one of the industry leaders, has implemented internal restrictions on the use of AI-powered tools such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Microsoft-owned GitHub's Copilot. The motive behind this move is to prevent sensitive data from falling into the hands of competitors. According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple's concerns primarily revolve around the potential leakage of confidential information to developers who have trained these models using user data. The company aims to safeguard its proprietary data by placing limitations on the internal use of these AI tools. Notably, OpenAI recently launched the official ChatGPT app on iOS, making Apple's restrictions all the more relevant and timely. Bloomberg reporter Ma...