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OpenAI is being investigated by Canada's privacy watchdog for its data collection and use practices with regards to ChatGPT, a conversational AI platform that generates articles, jokes and poetry. The investigation will ensure Canadian data is being collected legally and OpenAI is following adequate standards for transparency, access, accuracy and accountability. OpenAI is backed by Microsoft and co-founded by Elon Musk. Canadian governments are stepping up regulations for AI to protect Canadian users.

OpenAI has developed ChatGPT: an advanced AI chatbot, prompting countries all over the world to regulate its usage. Canada's Office of the Privacy Commissioner is conducting an investigation into OpenAI's data collection & usage practices & compliance with transparency & accountability in handling Canadian user data.

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has teamed up with other privacy authorities in Canada to investigate a complaint about OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT. Under the direction of Canadian Commissioner, Suzanne Legault, the joint investigation looks to protect user privacy and hold OpenAI accountable for their actions.

. OpenAI is the San Francisco-based tech firm that operates ChatGPT, an innovative communication platform. Data privacy issues had temporarily halted OpenAI's operations in Italy, but changes have been made to create a form to remove sensitive personal data, plus an age verification tool has been implemented, allowing the company to operate once again. Italy's Infrastructure Minister, Matteo Salvini, is supportive of OpenAI, as is the European Union through investigations into data protection. OpenAI's intention is to maintain user privacy, and attention must be paid to regulations when collecting personal information.

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