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Government asks employees to avoid use of AI tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek

National: India's finance ministry has asked its employees to avoid using AI tools, including ChatGPT and DeepSeek for preserving the confidential data of the company.

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By Isha Nagdekar
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India's finance ministry has asked its employees to avoid using AI tools, including ChatGPT and DeepSeek for preserving the confidential data of the company.

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The notice, signed by Joint Secretary Pradeep Kumar Singh, cautions that AI-powered applications on office computers could put sensitive government information. To address these concerns, the ministry has advised all employees to avoid using such AI tools on official devices.

The Finance Secretary has also approved the circular, which has been distributed to key government departments, including Revenue, Economic Affairs, Expenditure, Public Enterprises, DIPAM, and Financial Services. This decision is taken on a large basis because software like ChatGPT and DeepSeek process users inputs on external servers, raising concerns about data leakage or unauthorized access.

Similar AI restrictions have been imposed by governments and corporations worldwide. Several private companies and global organizations have already limited   AI tool usage to prevent data exposure. While the order restricts AI tools on official devices, it does not specify whether employees can use them on personal devices for work purposes. This move indicates that the government is adopting a cautious stance on AI adoption, prioritizing data security over convenience and comfort.

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Why such crucial steps are taken?

1)Risk of data leaks, 2)Lack of control over AI models, 3)Data protection policies

To avoid such high risk problems, India is working on stronger data privacy laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. 

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