5 Years in Prison for an AI Mistake: What Data Should You Never Send to Neural Networks?

Using generative AI tools like ChatGPT in workflows poses significant risks to corporate information security. Employees often upload proprietary code or confidential client correspondence for analysis without considering that this data may be used to train models or become accessible to third parties. The article highlights that such actions can lead to the leakage of trade secrets. In the United States, such violations are governed by the Economic Espionage Act, which mandates severe penalties, including lengthy prison sentences for the theft of trade secrets. Experts urge companies to implement strict security policies and train staff on AI usage protocols to avoid legal consequences and financial losses associated with corporate data compromise.