China Warns The Use Of ChatGPT And Similar Artificial Intelligence Devices Due To Data Leak Risks

There is a security risk if uploading important data, including financial data, to ChatGPT. (photo: dock. Pixabay)

JAKARTA - China's Payment and Settlement Association warned Monday against the use of a ChatGPT backed by Microsoft and artificial intelligence tools due to "risks such as data leakage between countries."

"The payment industry staff must comply with laws and regulations when using tools such as ChatGPT, and must not upload confidential information related to the state and financial industry," the China Payment and Settlement Association said in a statement on Monday, April 10, quoted by Reuters. The association is managed by China's central bank.

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There is indeed a security risk if uploading important data, including financial data, to ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence tools. These risks include:

Data leaks: Data uploaded to ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence tools can be potentially leaked or accessed by unauthorized parties. This can result in violations of privacy and financial losses if the uploaded data contains very valuable information, such as very confidential financial information.

Data abuse: Data uploaded to ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence tools can be used illegally or abused by unauthorized parties. This can include theft of identity, fraud, or other criminal activities that can harm data owners.

Violations of regulations and policies: Uploading important data, including financial data, to ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence tools can also violate applicable regulations and policies, be it privacy regulations, company policies, or applicable laws. This can result in legal sanctions, fines, or reputational losses for individuals or companies that violate regulations.

Therefore, it is important for users to be careful and comply with the laws and regulations that apply in uploading important data, including financial data, to the ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence tools. It is recommended not to upload data that is highly confidential or valuable to platforms or tools that are not trusted or do not have adequate security measures. It is always important to maintain caution in managing important data to protect privacy and security.