Samsung to research South Korea’s CBDC for offline payments

Tech giant Samsung Electronics has reportedly partnered with South Korea’s central bank to conduct research on

Despite keen interest in CBDCs, Samsung recently banned employees from using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT on all Samsung-owned devices and internal networks.

As Cointelegraph previously reported, Samsung introduced the policy after a staff member uploaded a “sensitive code” to the platform. An internal memo addressing the matter read:

“HQ is reviewing security measures to create a secure environment for safely using generative AI to enhance employees’ productivity and efficiency.”

Banking giants, including JPMorgan, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, have also restricted the use of generative AI tools.