In an effort to create a common policy on artificial intelligence, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) – a body which unites Europe’s national privacy watchdogs – has set up a task force on ChatGPT. This move follows the one done by Italy last month in an effort to curb ChatGPT, a system that has grown increasingly popular for its ability to quickly answer a wide range of queries, but has raised some questions about its privacy, safety, and job security implications.
Microsoft-backed ChatGPT is owned by OpenAI, and is the fastest growing consumer application to date – boasting more than 100 million active users monthly. The EDPB will be collaborating with members of their Board, as well as experts in the field, on how to best deal with ChatGPT’s implications and making sure that the policy is “transparent” and enforceable.
A representative from OpenAI had no comment on the EDPB’s move. However, with experts, other European governments and the U.S government concerned about the quick surge in adoption of ChatGPT and similar AI products, it’s likely that the task force created by the EDPB will take steps to regulate the use of this technology and to ensure the privacy of its users.
OpenAI is an American company that focuses on creating artificial general intelligence (AGI) through a combination of advanced algorithms, use of supercomputers, and other advanced technologies. Founded in 2015 by Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman and other prominent scientists, the company has established itself as a leader in the development of artificial intelligence, creating several groundbreaking pieces of research. OpenAI is also heavily invested in AI safety research and exploring the broader implications of the technology for society.
