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
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