Tag: Consumer rights

The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has expressed concerns about Microsoft-backed Open AI's ChatGPT, and other AI-driven chatbots that produce inaccurate images and text based on prompts. BEUC is urging the Consumer Protection Authorities to investigate the risks that these products pose to consumers, particularly those who are more vulnerable, like children. Open AI, Alphabet, Amazon's Cloud Division AWS and Meta Platforms have similar tools. BEUC is fighting for better consumer protection against these AI systems.

BEUC is calling on EU consumer protection authorities to investigate the risks of AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT, recently announced by tech giants like Alphabet's Google, Amazon's cloud division AWS and Meta Platforms. BEUC have highlighted the potential dangers of such tools, which may mislead children and other vulnerable groups, and urge agencies to protect consumers from potential harm.

The European Data Protection Board has announced the formation of a task force to help countries with the popular artificial intelligence program ChatGPT by OpenAI. Countries like Italy, France and Spain have launched investigations amid concerns of data manipulation, possible privacy issues and replacing of humans for tasks. OpenAI has promised to comply with GDPR and ensure user privacy are protected. Ahead of the task force launch, French politician Eric Bothorel filed a complaint with CNIL against ChatGPT. As an advocate of civil liberties and consumer rights, he strives for a safe and responsible use of AI.