Tag: Data protection

This article explores OpenAI's data disaster, its effects in Europe, the new challenge of teaching students to screen read and the pitfalls of data collected for AI models. With the digital world becoming increasingly prevalent, OpenAI's situation serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting data and the need for better guidance and regulation.

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) warns of malicious imitators using their ChatGPT page to spread malware. Follow the agency's advice to keep you and your confidential data safe: be vigilant with unfamiliar links, only download from trusted sources, and keep devices and software up-to-date.

OpenAI's ChatGPT project was suspended in Italy due to privacy violations but can now be started again with changes allowing the project to comply with data protection laws. With ChatGPT now able to create essays, songs and news articles based on prompts, OpenAI must ensure that all personal data is processed in accordance with law to safely reopen the platform in Italy.

OpenAI has come under fire for its heavy reliance on data to power its AI models, raising red flags from data protection authorities around the world, who are concerned OpenAI may not have acquired valid consent to use data scraped from users. The European Data Protection Board has set a deadline of April 30 for OpenAI to gain compliance and avoid potential heavy fines and bans from the European Union. AI expert Alexis Leautier at the French regulatory body CNIL is a key figure in the investigation of OpenAI's practices.

As AI rapidly evolves, don't forget about laws governing its development and use. OpenAI and ChatGPT faced an Italian regulator's enforcement action for violating GDPR and other regulations. From GDPR to CPRA, ensure you can satisfy data processing legal requirements and protect user rights. Don't forget that any GDPR violations will bring serious consequences. Stay vigilant!