OpenAI has been subject to the scrutiny of Italian privacy watchdogs in recent weeks over its AI ChatGPT technology. After an investigation, the Italian data protection authority Garante has determined that the software could potentially return to Italian customers, provided that OpenAI, its maker, adheres to a number of requirements.
Garante stated that OpenAI must inform both its users and non-users about how personal data is processed and why it is being processed, as well as providing the opportunity for users to modify or delete any data that has been collected. Additionally, the watchdog requires OpenAI to use user consent or “legitimate interest” to use their personal information to train algorithms for ChatGPT.
OpenAI has welcomed the initiative, as it would allow its product to become available to Italian customers again. It has agreed to comply with the requirements set by Garante and will carry out publicity campaigns to make users aware of how their data is being used. The company also will ensure that users under the age of 13 are not able to access the technology and that those aged between 13 and 18 have permission from their guardians to use the system.
OpenAI is a company dedicated to developing artificial intelligence technology which can be used in a variety of ways. Founded in 2015, OpenAI’s vision is to improve the lives of people all over the world by enabling new technologies such as natural language processing and robotics. The company was backed early-on by Silicon Valley heavyweights such as Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as well as Microsoft co-founder, Paul Allen and has since grown to include over 400 employees. OpenAI’s ultimate goal is to create an AI technology system that can learn from any task, and potentially improve the life of its users.
John Carmack, a game developer most famous for his work on Wolfenstein 3D and Doom, is the Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI. A leader in the video game industry, he is considered to be one of the driving forces that made gaming what it is today. With his decades of experience in game development and a deep understanding of computer programming, Carmack has been able to take OpenAI’s vision even further and develop AI technology that can learn from interactions with its users. He is passionate about developing AI technology that can not only provide benefit to individuals and society, but also provide a rich, immersive gaming experience for its users.
