Webdesk: Europe’s national privacy watchdogs announced the creation of a ChatGPT task force, a potential first step towards a uniform AI privacy regulation.
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB)’s move follows Italy’s unilateral ban on ChatGPT last month, which Germany’s data protection commissioner indicated may be replicated in Europe’s largest economy. On Thursday, Spain’s AEPD agency announced it will investigate ChatGPT’s data breaches.
ChatGPT, an AI programme that gained attention for its ability to quickly write answers to a wide range of queries. It has become the fastest-growing consumer application in history. While, It has over 100 million monthly active users, raising concerns about safety, privacy, and jobs.
Moreover, The increasing use of ChatGPT and other AI products has alarmed experts, the US government, and other European countries.
“The EDPB members discussed the recent enforcement action undertaken by the Italian data protection authority against OpenAI about the Chat GPT service,” the statement read.
“The EDPB launched a dedicated task force to foster cooperation and exchange information on possible data protection authority enforcement actions.”
Member states wanted “transparent” procedures, not to punish Microsoft Corp.-backed ChatGPT owner OpenAI.
They stated Thursday’s conference comprised policy specialists who discussed ideas rather than making decisions.
National data protection watchdogs form the EDPB, an independent EU data protection organisation.
The organisation did not respond promptly.
Spain requested the body discuss ChatGPT earlier this week.
