A recent study by BlackBerry reveals that 75% of organisations worldwide are currently implementing or considering bans on generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the workplace.
Nearly two-thirds of them (61%) also say the measures are intended as long-term or permanent. They are doing so due to the risks generative AI poses to data security, privacy and corporate reputation.
Despite their inclination towards outright bans, the majority recognise the opportunity for generative AI applications in the workplace to increase efficiency (55%) and innovation (52%), and enhance creativity (51%).
Commenting on the findings, Shishir Singh, chief technology officer for cybersecurity at BlackBerry, says: “Banning generative AI applications in the workplace can mean a wealth of potential business benefits are quashed. As platforms mature and regulations take effect, flexibility could be introduced into organisational policies. The key will be in having the right tools in place for visibility, monitoring and management of applications used in the workplace.”
At a time when consumer-grade Generative AI and other unregulated applications are unsecured, deploying unified endpoint management (UEM) solutions such as BlackBerry UEM can help ensure enterprise security and user privacy by containerising corporate data.
