Canada’s privacy watchdog is launching a joint investigation into the data collection and usage practices of OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, reported Reuters. This move places Canada at the forefront of examining the regulation of AI tools, as users of the ChatGPT chatbot experience a newfound AI race among key tech companies, such as Alphabet Inc and Meta.
The investigation will examine if OpenAI has legally collected personal information from Canadian residents through ChatGPT, in addition to if they have fulfilled obligations regarding transparency, access, accuracy, and accountability. OpenAI has not yet provided a response to Reuters’ request for comment.
OpenAI is a private company supported by Microsoft Corp. Last month, they released ChatGPT to the public for free, after which it gained widespread recognition due to its ability to generate articles, essays, jokes, and even poetry in response to user prompts.
This Canadian investigation shows that governments are stepping up efforts to develop regulations surrounding this innovative technology, to ensure that Canadian residents are adequately protected against potential misuse. However, as the investigation is currently underway, no further findings have been released. The commission’s office promises to publish the findings of this investigation once it is completed.
OpenAI is a publicly-traded artificial intelligence research laboratory founded in 2015 by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Greg Brockman. It has since grown to employ over 700 people and has offices in Silicon Valley, New York, and San Francisco. OpenAI specializes in developing artificial intelligence models and algorithms to support research in robotics, natural language processing, computer vision, and other computational sciences.
Elon Musk is an innovative billionaire entrepreneur and engineer who is best known for his skills in business, technology, and philanthropy. A self-made billionaire, Elon co-founded multiple companies, including SpaceX and Tesla Motors. He has also made major investments in artificial intelligence and machine learning research. Musk is passionate about sustainability and regularly speaks on global warming and renewable energy sources. Elon is one of the world’s most influential people and is an inspiration for many.
