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OpenAI Faces Privacy Concerns in Japan
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OpenAI Faces Privacy Concerns in Japan

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By WalletInvestor
2 years ago
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OpenAI Faces Privacy Concerns in Japan

The Personal Information Protection Commission of Japan addressed concerns about OpenAI’s data gathering techniques.

Regulatory Tightening on AI

Japan’s privacy watchdog issued a warning to OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT. They requested the company to reduce the sensitive data it gathers and to not collect it without people’s approval.

The Personal Information Protection Commission of Japan may take further steps if it finds more issues. They emphasized the need for OpenAI to ensure a balance between maintaining privacy and supporting AI innovation.

Following a draft submission from Japan’s AI strategy council, concerns have been raised about insufficient AI regulation and associated societal risks. Lawmaker Takashi Kii plans to advocate for rules that protect copyright holders from AI infringement.

Despite initial support from Japanese regulators for OpenAI, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno stated that AI would be integrated into government systems only if privacy and security concerns were properly addressed.

A recent poll showed that over 69% of Japanese participants support stricter AI regulations. In terms of web traffic to OpenAI’s site, Japan ranks third, as shown by data from Similarweb.

Global Reactions to AI Security Concerns

ChatGPT’s security protocols drew attention from Italian regulators, leading to a temporary ban in Italy. This caused global regulators to scrutinize the technology and launch investigations.

Countries worldwide are formulating rules for generative AI. In Europe, the European Union set up a task force on ChatGPT and is working on what could be the first set of rules for AI. Similarly, in the United States, President Biden has voiced concerns over the rapid adoption of AI.

OpenAI Expansion Plans

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, expressing intentions to expand OpenAI’s services in Japan. This meeting occurred before the G7 leaders’ summit, where Kishida led discussions on AI regulation. Despite regulatory challenges in Europe, Altman stated OpenAI had no plans to exit the European market.

Summary

Japan’s privacy watchdog issued a warning to OpenAI about its data collection practices, asking it to limit the collection of sensitive data and to do so only with people’s consent. This comes amid growing concerns about the impact of AI on privacy and copyright issues. Global reactions to these concerns have led to increased scrutiny and regulation efforts around AI, with the EU working on potentially the first set of AI rules. Despite these challenges, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has indicated plans to expand the company’s services in Japan and to continue operations in Europe.

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