The European Union may soon be deprived of a popular artificial intelligence app if draft regulations that would restrict its use go into effect. ChatGPT, an app developed by OpenAI, has received a great deal of scrutiny since it launched – but OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman has said that they would cease operations in the EU if their attempts to comply with the regulations are unsuccessful.
ChatGPT and generative AI have caused controversy in the past, with some worrying that these programs could create poor and uninspired imitations of human creations. In response, the EU and other governments are looking to regulate the use of AI – however, OpenAI’s CEO believes the rules are too draconian and this could spell the end for their activities in the European Union.
The US is also taking steps to regulate AI, although the proposed controls are less restrictive than those in the EU. Fortunately there are some AI tools out there that are more widely accepted, like Petey for the Apple Watch. Apple itself has blocked the use of generative AI in its offices, as it stores sensitive corporate data that could be accessed by competitors.
The European Commission is also attempting to draft an “AI Pact” with Alphabet, the parent company of Google. This is likely an attempt to arrive at a consensus on the best course of action for the world’s AI sector. Nonetheless, the EU’s stricter regulations could mean the end of OpenAI and their ChatGPT app – leaving users with one less AI-based tool.
OpenAI is a company dedicated to advancing and harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Founded in 2015, the company has made huge strides since then, innovating across many sectors, including natural language processing and robotics. Sam Altman, CEO and president of OpenAI, has been a major driving force behind the company’s success, striving to ensure its products are implemented in secure, responsible ways while staying at the forefront of innovation.
