Italy Slaps OpenAI with Hefty €15M Fine for ChatGPT’s Data Drama
Italy’s privacy watchdog, Garante Privacy, slapped OpenAI with a €15 million fine over ChatGPT’s data management violations. OpenAI must now conduct a six-month informational campaign to inform users about data collection practices and their rights. Meanwhile, OpenAI insists the fine is “disproportionate” and plans to appeal.
Hot Take:
Looks like OpenAI’s ChatGPT got caught in a game of hide and seek with Italy’s data watchdog, but unfortunately, their data management practices were less ‘now you see me’ and more ‘oops, I didn’t see you there.’ This €15 million fine is a costly reminder that when it comes to personal data, the Italian Garante Privacy isn’t playing games. Who knew that teaching AI could come with such a hefty tuition fee?
Key Points:
- Italy’s Garante Privacy slapped a €15M fine on OpenAI for ChatGPT’s data violations.
- The watchdog cited unauthorized personal data collection and lack of transparency.
- OpenAI allegedly failed to notify about a data breach in March 2023.
- Mandatory informational campaign to educate the public on data management and rights.
- OpenAI plans to appeal the fine, calling it “disproportionate.”
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