Italian DPA Warns OpenAI of ChatGPT Privacy Violations in Europe

Italy's data protection authority has notified OpenAI of suspected violations of EU privacy laws related to its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, following concerns about compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The authority's draft findings have not been disclosed, but OpenAI has been given 30 days to respond to the allegations. The issues include the lack of a suitable legal basis for data collection and processing, as well as concerns about the AI tool's potential to produce inaccurate information and its impact on child safety. OpenAI faces potential fines and orders to change its data processing practices to comply with EU law.