OpenAI plans to implement mandatory verification for organizations seeking access to new artificial intelligence models through its API. This decision, according to information on the updated support page, aims to enhance control and prevent potential misuse of artificial intelligence technologies.
This is reported by Business • Media
The procedure, known as Verified Organization, will require a government-issued identifier from an accredited country to confirm the legitimacy of the organization. It is important to note that one document can only be used once every 90 days, and not all companies will be able to pass this verification, as clarified by OpenAI.
Purpose of the Initiative
Company representatives state that the primary goal of this initiative is to prevent dangerous or malicious use of the API, especially in a context where artificial intelligence technologies are becoming increasingly powerful. Previously, OpenAI reported attempts to misuse its systems by North Korean groups, as well as other instances of violations of API terms.
“Unfortunately, a small minority of developers intentionally misuse the OpenAI API, violating our usage policies. We are adding a verification process to mitigate the dangerous use of AI while continuing to make advanced models available to a broader community of developers,” the company stated.
Intellectual Property Protection
In addition to ensuring security, the new procedure may serve as a mechanism for protecting intellectual property. In January 2024, OpenAI launched an investigation into a possible data leak, likely related to the Chinese company DeepSeek, which may have used the OpenAI API to train its own models.
Experts believe that threats of cyber espionage to leading American companies in the field of artificial intelligence may particularly originate from China. It is worth noting that the European Union plans to establish a network of AI gigafactories to compete with China and the United States.