New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- The Union Finance Ministry has asked its officials to avoid using ChatGPT, DeepSeek and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools in office devices as such applications could pose risks to confidentiality of government data and documents.
"It has been determined that AI tools and AI apps (such as ChatGPT, DeepSeek etc) in the office computers and devices pose risk for confidentiality of Govt data and documents," read the circular dated January 29, 2025.
"It is, therefore, advised that the use of AI tools/AI apps in office devices may be strictly avoided," it further said.
UNI accessed the circular issued by the Department of Expenditure (DoE).
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