. Introducing ChatGPT - OpenAI's AI chatbot - the European Union's data protection regulator has formed a task force to ensure EU countries are in compliance with data privacy laws. ChatGPT has been temporarily banned in Italy and France is currently assessing it following 5 complaints. OpenAI confirms their AI is privacy compliant.
This article looks at the decision of the European Data Protection Board to launch a task force to investigate ChatGPT, an AI-based chatbot, following the lifting of a ban placed by the Italian data protection authority. Find out more about the rules that OpenAI - ChatGPT's parent company - had to comply with to lift the ban and the implications for privacy.
ChatGPT is the latest AI chatbot by OpenAI, developed to answer questions and engage in conversations with users. Unfortunately, it has been met with concern due to its data privacy policies and information collection. This AI chatbot gathers personal data, device info and conversation transcripts, making security a problem. OpenAI is striving to ensure user safety while using ChatGPT, while also facing scrutiny over its data retention methods. Be aware of potential risks before using the AI chatbot.
Sun Dong, the Secretary for Innovation and Technology, shared the government's "very open attitude" towards generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) while attending a digital economy summit on Friday. He noted that the SAR government is closely monitoring related advancements in the field whilst delving into the potential benefits and risks of AI technology. Sun confirmed that the government will be collaborating with different industries to promote its growth in Hong Kong, aiming to push relevant technologies to new heights. However, for now the region has no plans to adopt the ChatGPT chatbot due to information security risks. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has not yet given the region the green light for its use.
OpenAI, the company powered by AI experts Sam Altman, Elon Musk & Greg Brockman, has found itself in the middle of a potential data violation inquiry by the AEPD. In response, the European Data Protection Committee is taking action with the mission to maintain data protection regulations. UMG, Apple Music & Spotify have warned against the use of AI and Google has followed in its steps. Read here to find out more.
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