Google has delayed the launch of its generative AI chatbot, Bard, in the European Union due to concerns raised by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), Google’s main data protection authority in the area. The DPC had not been informed about the date of launch, nor adequate information in advance of it, according to deputy commissioner Graham Doyle. The watchdog will not allow Bard to launch until it has received satisfactory answers from Google about data protection impact assessments and other issues. There has yet to be any indication from the DPC as to when a launch can be expected. The same LLM technology is already being used in Europe by the ChatGPT launched by OpenAI.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Related to the Above News
What is Google's generative AI chatbot, Bard?
Bard is a chatbot developed by Google that uses generative AI to mimick human-like conversation and engage in chat sessions with users.
Why has Google delayed the launch of Bard in the European Union?
Google has delayed the launch of Bard in the EU due to concerns raised by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), Google's main data protection authority in the area. The DPC had not been informed about the date of launch, nor provided adequate information in advance of it.
What is the role of the Irish Data Protection Commission in this matter?
The Irish Data Protection Commission is Google's main data protection authority in the EU. The watchdog has raised concerns about data protection impact assessments and other issues related to the launch of Bard, and will not allow it to launch until it has received satisfactory answers from Google.
Is there any indication as to when Bard will be launched in the EU?
There has yet to be any indication from the Irish Data Protection Commission as to when a launch of Bard can be expected.
Is there a similar chatbot available in Europe?
Yes, the same LLM technology used in Bard is already being used in Europe by the ChatGPT launched by OpenAI.
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