France’s data regulator has acknowledged the receipt of two complaints concerning the ChatGPT AI program, as the European regulatory bodies have taken a closer look at it following Italy’s decision to impose restrictions on its usage.
ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI in the United States, has succeeded worldwide due to its remarkable capabilities. It can effortlessly generate essays, poems, and conversations from the slightest cues. In addition, ChatGPT has passed difficult assessments with ease.
Italian regulators said last Friday that the firm, engaging in massive data collection, had no legal basis and questioned their handling of the collected information.
French, Irish, and German authorities have contacted the Italian government to agree upon a unified strategy regarding ChatGPT. The European counterparts are seeking to come up with a consensus on this issue.
On Tuesday, Canada’s data regulator said it was starting an investigation into OpenAI, a sign that worries about the potential risks of artificial intelligence are not just limited to Europe. This news echoes similar concerns which have been voiced previously by the European Union.
Wednesday saw the French data regulator, CNIL, confirming to AFP the receipt of two complaints against them – prompting a potential full investigation. This news has been highly anticipated given its reputation as Europe’s most powerful data regulator. The first complaint was filed by Zoe Vilain of Janus International – a campaign group.
Zoe Vilain says:
“We are not anti-tech, but we want ethical technology,”
When attempting to create a ChatGPT account, [Name 1] reported not giving consent to any terms of use or privacy policy. Subsequently, developer [Name 2] made an individual submission claiming he was able to find his personal information on the website after inquiring about his profile.
He recounted an experience wherein he requested additional information, yet he found that the algorithm started to create stories regarding him that were entirely fictitious. These included developing websites or arranging online events that were completely false.
GPT-4, the most recent variation of the OpenAI bot, is claimed to have fewer cases of the “hallucinations” OpenAI refers to compared with its predecessors. Such delusive behaviors are assumed to be created by exposure of the program to vast amounts of text obtained from the web.
Hundreds of experts, including billionaire Tesla and Twitter owner Elon Musk, recently demanded a stop to the progress of powerful Artificial Intelligence systems. The disclosure of GPT-4 spurred this.
OpenAI declared to AFP that they remain committed to safeguarding individuals’ privacy and trust their ChatGPT service is compliant with the law in response to Italy’s directive for its stoppage.
While AI bots like ChatGPT are incredibly powerful tools, it is important to be aware of their potential risks and challenges. As we continue to rely more and more on these technologies, it will be essential to ensure that they are used in ways that are ethical, transparent, and respectful of individual rights and freedoms. By working together to address these concerns, we can help to ensure that AI bots like ChatGPT are a force for good in our world.
Source: eNCA
