OpenAI’s ChatGPT Hit with Hefty Fine in Italy: Privacy Watchdogs Strike Back
Italy’s data protection watchdog slapped OpenAI with a 15 million euro fine for its ChatGPT data practices. The watchdog highlighted OpenAI’s lack of a legal basis for data collection and inadequate age verification. OpenAI called the decision “disproportionate” and plans to appeal, while pledging to work with privacy authorities globally.
Hot Take:
Looks like Italy’s data watchdog gave OpenAI a spicy meatball of a fine! While OpenAI claims the penalty is 20 times their Italian revenue, it seems Garante wasn’t buying their “Rome wasn’t built in a day” defense when it comes to data compliance. Maybe next time, they’ll remember to say “when in Rome, do as the Romans do” with their data policies!
Key Points:
- Italy’s data watchdog, Garante, fined OpenAI 15 million euros for improper data handling by ChatGPT.
- The investigation found a lack of legal basis and transparency in data processing.
- OpenAI plans to appeal, arguing the fine is disproportionate to their Italian revenue.
- The watchdog also noted inadequate age verification to safeguard young users.
- OpenAI is required to conduct a public awareness campaign about ChatGPT’s data practices.
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