Is It Safe to Connect ChatGPT Business or Enterprise to SharePoint?

Think of ChatGPT as a powerful search tool for SharePoint. If your permissions aren't strict, it might reveal information to users they shouldn't access. And while there's a claim that they don't train on your data, I've seen enough skepticism about AI companies to be worried. Ensure there's a solid legal agreement in place.

Honestly, connecting to ChatGPT isn’t ideal. There are so many changing policies regarding data usage, and if your organization deals with sensitive info, it could lead to data leaks. Private AI tools that run internally could be safer, but they come at a cost. Just be aware that prompt injection attacks could be a risk with any AI tool.

We're actually running a pilot connecting ChatGPT with a Team license. The setup requires user assignments and compliance checks with Intune. My biggest concern is the risk if OpenAI gets hacked. But I’ve talked to others using Google Gemini Enterprise, and they found success, even without an IT team.

Connecting ChatGPT to SharePoint can be fine if you handle it properly, but many companies don't. The main concern is around audit trails and compliance with regulations like GDPR or SOC 2 in the US. If any sensitive documents are unintentionally shared or dumped into prompts, it could lead to serious issues. Instead, consider using Azure's Open AI service—it operates within your tenant for better compliance and security.