EU Privacy Watchdogs Target ChatGPT Over Data Concerns
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Italy's data protection authority has notified OpenAI it suspects ChatGPT violates multiple EU privacy laws after a months-long investigation. Potential fines up to €20M or 4% of global turnover.
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Main issue is lack of a valid legal basis for processing personal data to train ChatGPT's algorithms. Legitimate interest basis faces hurdles.
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ChatGPT also criticized for potential to generate inaccurate personal info. Additional child safety concerns raised.
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OpenAI establishing entity in Ireland to try to get main establishment status and shift regulatory oversight there instead of decentralized enforcement.
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Poland also investigating ChatGPT over complaint it generated inaccurate personal info. EU data protection authorities coordinating oversight in taskforce.