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Apple has banned its employees from using generative AI platforms, including ChatGPT and GitHub's Copilot

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The ban comes amid concerns that confidential information entered into these systems will be leaked or collected

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Apple is developing similar technology and is concerned about the leak of confidential data by employees who use the AI programs

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The ban on outside generative AI tools comes shortly after ChatGPT debuted as an app for iOS in the Apple app store

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Apple employees have also been warned against using GitHub’s AI programming assistant Copilot

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ChatGPT had been on Apple’s list of restricted software “for months for abuse” before being permanently deleted

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The ban is expected to affect some workers who use these tools due to fears they might accidentally upload confidential information

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The ban is part of Apple's efforts to protect its intellectual property and trade secrets

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Other companies have also instituted similar bans on the use of generative AI tools, including Google and Microsoft

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