New Delhi, February 5: The Finance Ministry has warned its employees against using AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek R1 for official purposes due to concerns over security risks and data privacy. This move aims to safeguard sensitive government information and prevent potential data leaks that could arise from the use of AI applications that may not align with official data protection policies.
The ministry emphasized the need to follow security protocols and use only authorized tools for communication and document handling. Employees have been instructed to avoid using external AI platforms that may threaten the integrity of government data, reflecting broader caution in the public sector regarding AI technologies.
