OpenAI has refuted these claims, asserting that they comply with GDPR and other privacy laws, and are working towards using less personal data in their systems. They are keen to collaborate with the Garante to resolve these issues. This is not the only legal hurdle for OpenAI, as they are also dealing with regulatory issues in the US, including scrutiny over their relationship with Microsoft and a lawsuit from the New York Times.
Key takeaways:
- Italy's main technology authority, the Garante, has accused OpenAI of not adhering to Europe's data privacy laws, particularly in relation to controlling content for young users.
- The Italian regulators are concerned about how OpenAI collects user data to train the chatbot and whether it violates the EU's General Data Protection Regulation.
- OpenAI, which has faced a ban in Italy before, could potentially face another ban and hefty fines, although the Garante has not yet commented on the matter.
- OpenAI is also dealing with legal and regulatory issues in the US, including scrutiny over its relationship with Microsoft and a lawsuit from the New York Times.