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European Union regulators are investigating Google’s artificial intelligence model, Pathways Language Model 2 (PaLM2), for potential violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The probe focuses on whether Google’s AI model complies with the strict data privacy rules of the EU.
Based in Dublin, Google’s European headquarters is under scrutiny by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission to ensure GDPR compliance. The investigation specifically examines how Google processes personal data within its AI model, PaLM2.
The commission is concerned that PaLM2’s data processing may pose a high risk to individuals’ rights and freedoms in the EU. These large language models power generative AI services like email summarizing.
In addition, regulators are looking into whether Google conducted a necessary data protection impact assessment before handling sensitive information with new technologies like PaLM2. This assessment is crucial for safeguarding individuals’ fundamental rights and freedoms when processing personal data.
The Irish authority emphasized the importance of a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) to adequately protect individuals’ rights during data processing activities that may pose risks.
This investigation follows similar actions taken against other tech companies like Elon Musk’s X and Meta Platforms over concerns about user data privacy and AI training practices. OpenAI also faced regulatory challenges related to its ChatGPT model in Italy last year.
2024-09-17 21:15:03
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