Finance ministry asks employees not to use ChatGPT, DeepSeek for official work

The finance ministry has warned its employees against the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and apps on office devices, citing risks to the confidentiality of government data and documents. The advisory, which has been approved by the finance secretary, specifically mentions AI-powered tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek, stating that their use on office computers and devices poses a significant threat to data security. "It has been determined that Al tools and Al apps (such as ChatGPT, DeepSeek, etc.) in office computers and devices pose risks for confidentiality of government data and documents," the advisory said.