The Italian data protection authorities have informed OpenAI that the firm has been found to be in violation of its privacy and data protection regulations.
The Italian data protection authority (IDA) issued a statement on January 29 accusing OpenAI of violating privacy and data protection regulations in Italy.
The IDA’s “fact-finding activity” has reportedly led to the conclusion that OpenAI’s widely used AI chatbot ChatGPT does not comply with the EU’s GDPR.
In November 2023, the “fact-finding” examination was originally initiated to examine online AI data scraping. Within 30 days after receiving the notification, OpenAI is encouraged to file any counterclaims pertaining to the violations that have been alleged.
The IDA said that it will take into account the tasks performed by a group of national privacy regulators established under the European Data Protection Framework (EDPB) when making its final decision.
Because of Italy’s first prohibition on ChatGPT in March 2023, this is what happened. A data leak on the platform revealed sensitive user information, leading the nation to ban the AI program before anybody else in the globe.
After receiving backlash for the ChatGPT ban, Italian regulators said a few weeks later that they would withdraw the restriction provided OpenAI fulfilled a number of transparency requirements.
The return to availability of the AI chatbot in Italy occurred on April 29. However, Italy has been keeping a close eye on developments related to AI research and development.
The government set up a multi-million dollar fund in May for workers whose jobs AI might replace. Another goal of the program was to help the at-risk population improve their digital literacy.
Italy penalized Trento with a fine of $54,000 on January 26 for abusing artificial intelligence technology in a study project that used social media, microphones, and cameras. Its municipal government was the first in Italy to impose such a penalty.
As one of its stated goals, Italy, which will have the G7 chair in 2024, intends to address the issue of artificial intelligence legislation. Giorgia Meloni, prime minister of Italy, has stated her intention to convene a special session with G7 members to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) before June’s first leaders’ meeting.
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