Current Affairs - National - Discussion

The Ministry of Finance, through its Department of Expenditure (DoE), issued a circular on January 29 cautioning government officials against using AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek on official devices. The advisory was driven by concerns over data confidentiality and the risk of sensitive government information being accessed or exposed. The Finance Secretary approved the decision, making it an official directive across government departments. The government is adopting a cautious stance on AI tools, aiming to balance their potential benefits with the need for data security and privacy in handling official documents and communications.