Italy imposes ban on ChatGPT over data privacy concerns
The Italian data protection agency has imposed a ban on ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, due to concerns over data privacy.
ITALY (TechtUSA) The Italian data protection agency has decided to temporarily halt the collection of Italian users' data by ChatGPT, the AI technology known for its chatbot feature and various capabilities, including art creation, academic test-taking, and tax calculation. This decision was made by the agency as they investigate OpenAI, the California-based company responsible for developing ChatGPT.
Italian data protection agency blocks ChatGPT over data collection concerns
Italy's investigation into ChatGPT's data collection practices follows a recent data breach that compromised users' personal information, including chat history and payment details.
The country's data protection agency is concerned about the legality of OpenAI's data retention practices and the lack of an age verification system to protect minors from inappropriate content.
OpenAI has 20 days to respond to the agency's concerns, or it may face a hefty fine of $21 million or 4% of its annual revenue. Other governments worldwide, including the U.S., are also raising concerns about data privacy related to AI technologies like ChatGPT.
Italy's decision to temporarily ban ChatGPT over data and privacy concerns suggests that European regulators may take a more assertive approach to regulating artificial intelligence than their American counterparts.
Compared to the U.S., the European Union has stricter privacy regulations, as the U.S. lacks a comprehensive federal consumer privacy law.
