6 Jun 2023

MBIE bans staff using AI, citing privacy risks

From Morning Report, 7:47 am on 6 June 2023

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has banned staff using artificial intelligence technology such as Chat GPT citing data and privacy risks.

Similar action has been taken overseas by a number of large banks and technology companies, including Apple and Samsung.

There are no Government-wide rules or guidelines in New Zealand for Ministries and Agencies' use of artificial intelligence.

Hamish Cardwell filed this report.