Snap’s AI chatbot poses potential privacy risks for children, warns UK regulator

Snap’s AI chatbot poses potential privacy risks for children, warns UK regulator


A ⁢UK regulator has expressed concerns about the potential privacy risks ⁤to children posed by ⁣Snap’s AI chatbot. The Information Commissioner’s Office‍ (ICO), the country’s privacy watchdog, has issued‍ a preliminary⁣ enforcement notice against the company regarding its⁣ generative‌ AI chatbot ‘My AI’ and its failure to properly ‍assess these risks.

According to ⁤Information Commissioner John ‍Edwards, the ICO’s initial findings from its investigation reveal ⁢a troubling lack ⁤of effort by Snap to​ identify⁣ and evaluate the privacy risks associated with My AI before its launch. The ICO has⁤ stated that ⁤if Snap does not adequately address these concerns, it may block the ChatGPT-powered ‍chatbot in the UK.

However, it is important to note that the preliminary notice‌ does not ⁣automatically imply that the ICO will ⁤take action against Snap or that the company has violated data protection laws. The ICO will ‍review submissions from Snap before making‌ a final decision.

“My AI underwent a thorough legal…

2023-10-06 09:54:13
Original ​from www.engadget.com rnrn

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