However, the company later reinstated access to ChatGPT, stating that the temporary blockage was a mistake resulting from a test of systems for large language models. Microsoft clarified that they were testing endpoint control systems for these models and accidentally activated them for all employees. The company encourages the use of services like Bing Chat Enterprise and ChatGPT Enterprise, which offer enhanced privacy and security protections.
Key takeaways:
- Microsoft temporarily blocked its employees from using OpenAI's ChatGPT due to security and data concerns.
- The company initially included ChatGPT and Canva in the ban, but later removed these products from the advisory.
- The temporary blockage of ChatGPT was a mistake resulting from a test of systems for large language models.
- Microsoft encourages its employees and customers to use services like Bing Chat Enterprise and ChatGPT Enterprise that come with greater levels of privacy and security protections.