VENDORiQ: OpenAI Announces Zero Data Retention Policy on its API

Why It’s Important

OpenAI’s previous data processing policy has been a subject of concern among developers since they claimed that it posed privacy risks and allowed OpenAI to benefit from their data. Developers expressed discontent since the previous policy did not provide an option to delete specific prompts from users’ histories, which raised concerns about the storage and potential misuse of sensitive information shared during conversations.

The updated policy offers users more control over how their data is utilised, addressing the issue of OpenAI profiting from user data without consent. This policy provides customers with complete control over their data and its usage. However, privacy concerns will still remain an open issue with AI tools. In the advisory paper, ‘Every Breath You Take: The Impact Of AI On Privacy’, IBRS believes that AI services will soon become more available in low-code solutions, enabling citizen developers to easily incorporate AI capabilities into their business processes. As a result, it becomes essential to extend the principles and governance that currently apply to enterprise IT systems to all staff members who utilise or have the potential to use low-code platforms.

Who’s Impacted

• CEO
• AI developers
• IT teams

What’s Next?

• Establish an innovation group consisting of both ICT and business users to promote familiarity and comprehension of generative AI technologies.
• Identify and address ethical considerations related to AI/ML usage, including transparency, privacy, and human rights.

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