Recently, the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante) ordered the shutdown of ChatGPT, a popular Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot, due to its alleged violation of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). With this, organizations that use the chatbot are left wondering if this is a sign of the EU’s commitment towards innovative AI technologies. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, received a "ToDo List" from the Garante to improve the chatbot and ensure data security. The order has been met with contrasting responses from organizations developing AI and other disruptive technologies. In light of this, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is expected to issue a statement on the issue.
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OpenAI, the AI company co-founded by Elon Musk, has been challenged by the Italian government to comply with local and European data protection and privacy laws within the given deadline of April 30th. Experts are doubtful that OpenAI will be able to meet this challenge. OpenAI works to ensure AI advancements benefit humanity, but it remains unclear if their products can pass the test of this new regulation.
OpenAI faces its biggest challenge yet – comply with EU's data protection and privacy laws by April 30 or get banned in Italy. AI experts state that the task is almost impossible due to the sheer size and scope of data. Learn more on how this impacts the tech industry and what OpenAI must do to meet the deadline.
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