Introduction
Artificial intelligence holds the promise of delivering new
waves of efficiency and productivity in the workplace, but it also
carries risk for employers who don't mitigate operational,
reputational, and legal risks associated with unauthorized use.
Generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and
Microsoft Copilot are free tools at the fingertips of employees.
Surveys conducted by KPMG and Salesforce have demonstrated that
generative AI is already widely used in Canadian workplaces, often
without employer knowledge.
Without a comprehensive policy governing the internal use of AI,
unauthorized use of AI by employees could jeopardize an
organization's data security, intellectual property, and create
issues of liability and reputational damage.
