The Polish Supervisory Authority (UODO), Poland’s data regulator, said it is considering launching an inquiry into ChatGPT maker OpenAI. The statement comes after a citizen alleged the tool generated false information about him, raising questions about how OpenAI’s algorithm processes personal data.
The plaintiff alleges ChatGPT used 2021 data it obtained outside of EU privacy laws to generate an untrue output. It also did not provide the source of data, which the citizen says demands a closer inspection of OpenAI’s data processing methods.
Polish Regulator to Pursue OpenAI Inquiry
Moreover, questions directed at OpenAI did not provide satisfactory answers. In response to the complaint, UODO’s Deputy President, Jakub Groszowski, affirmed the plaintiff’s right to recourse and emphasized the duty of data privacy watchdogs.
“The development of new technologies must take place with respect to the rights of natural persons resulting from, among others, [General Data Protection Regulation]. The task of European personal data protection authorities is to protect European citizens against the negative effects of information processing technology.”
He said the complaint raised doubts on whether OpenAI complied with GDPR’s core principle of “privacy by design.” In response, UODO will attempt to clarify OpenAI’s data policies, UODO’s president confirmed.
“The case concerns the violation of many provisions on the protection of personal data, which is why we will ask OpenAI for an answer to a number of questions to be able to thoroughly carry out administrative proceedings.”
The EU incorporated artificial intelligence (AI) safeguards into its GDPR law in May 2018.
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Author: David Thomas