Canadian privacy regulators are launching a joint investigation into the data collection and use practices of ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI.
The move makes Canada the latest country to closely examine the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
The purpose of the investigation is to determine whether OpenAI has obtained adequate consent to collect, use and disclose personal information from Canadian residents through ChatGPT.
OpenAI has not yet responded to a request for comment from JEE News.
The introduction of ChatGPT, a popular chatbot, has fueled the AI race between major tech companies like Alphabet Inc and Meta.
Consequently, governments face the challenge of developing regulations to govern the use of this important technology.
ChatGPT also has the ability to generate articles, essays, jokes and poetry in response to user prompts.
OpenAI, a private company backed by Microsoft Corporation, released ChatGPT for free to the public in late November.
The Canadian investigation will also examine whether OpenAI has met its obligations regarding openness and transparency, access, accuracy and accountability.
As this investigation is ongoing, further details are not available at this time.
The commissioner’s office said the results of the investigation will be reported publicly.
