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Business leaders, listen up! If you’re not keeping an eye on artificial intelligence, there’s something important you need to know. New AI web browsers like Atlas and Comet have been released. If your staff start installing these right now, your business could be at risk because current security measures aren’t equipped to handle them.
Key Takeaways
- Be cautious about new AI browsers like Atlas and Comet.
- Prompt injection attacks are a current security threat.
- Businesses need to control AI tool usage until better security is available.
The Risk of New AI Browsers
JP has launched Atlas and Plexity have Comet web browsers. The big issue here is that if your staff install these, there’s currently no real security control in place. That’s why I really don’t think you should let your employees install these browsers just yet. It’s a bit of a security minefield.
Understanding Prompt Injection
What’s the problem? Well, it makes it easy for people to do something called prompt injection. If you’re not familiar with it, basically, someone can put something into a web page URL or share some information with the AI. They then ask the AI to do something specific, and importantly, to ignore any previous instructions it was given. The controls we have at the moment just aren’t very good at stopping this.
Why This Matters for Your Business
This means it’s going to be quite simple for people with bad intentions to inject things into these browsers. They could then get the AI to perform tasks that you absolutely do not want done within your business. Think about what that could mean for sensitive data or company operations. It’s a serious concern that needs attention before these tools become widespread in the workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an AI browser, and why should a construction business care?
An AI browser is a web browser with built-in artificial intelligence features that can summarise pages, answer questions, and help users work faster. Construction MDs should care because these tools can access business data, which may create security and privacy risks if they are not controlled properly.
What security risks do AI browsers create for my company?
They can increase the chance of sensitive information being shared, stored, or used in ways you did not intend. If staff use them on company devices without clear rules, they may expose project details, client data, or login information to third-party services.
How can we reduce the risk without blocking useful new tools?
Set a clear policy on which browsers and AI tools staff can use, review device settings, and make sure your team understands what information must never be entered into AI tools. A managed IT partner can help you put sensible controls in place without slowing the business down.
