Tag: Privacy

OpenAI, the San Francisco-based startup founded by Google Brain co-founders, creates virtual agents with natural language processing technology. ChatGPT has faced intense scrutiny for its ethical risks related to data protection, leading EU countries to investigate the AI chatbot's usage of personal data. Questions have been raised on whether ChatGPT is compliant with GDPR and if users have the necessary knowledge to control their privacy. This inquiry aims to discover if adjustments can be made to ensure a world-class level of data protection. The implications open a door to new conversations on digital autonomy and privacy.

Snapchat is a technology and social media company that recently launched its AI-powered chatbot feature "My AI". Reviews from users have been largely unappreciative, resulting in an average rating of 1.67 and 75% 1-star reviews on the U.S. App Store, with criticism targeting its invasive data collection and mandatory subscription fees. However, the experiences have been mixed, and this highlights the importance of taking user feedback into account when rolling out new features.

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is setting up a task force to assess the implications of AI tools such as ChatGPT. This comes as Italian, German and Spanish authorities take actions against the tool and with the European Commission striving to regulate the technology with the help of private & public investments. OpenAI, founded by renowned investors like Elon Musk & Peter Thiel, created ChatGPT which resembles real-world conversations. Meanwhile, German data expert Ulrich Kelber is actively enforcing GDPR in the country.

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Microsoft President Brad Smith believes that China has the potential to become a key player in developing AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, Microsoft’s own AI creation. Smith discussed this at an interview with Nikkei Asia, stating how he believes that leading organizations such as ChatGPT, OpenAI, Google and Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence are in an ‘enormously competitive’ race for AI superiority. This technology is capable of creating text and images similar to human standards, making it a powerful tool. The risks of misusing this technology are obvious, making it an even bigger challenge. Smith believes that the way forward is to use this AI technology responsibly, with the potential of more productivity in Asian countries. Microsoft is taking steps to use ChatGPT to protect against cyber-attacks.