Japan Sends Warning to ChatGPT Creator OpenAI about Collecting Private User Data without Consent
Through its Privacy Commission, Japan has issued a warning and threatened action against OpenAI if it violates any privacy regulation.
Japan’s privacy agency announced that it has issued a warning to OpenAI regarding the use or collection of user data. The Personal Information Protection Committee (PPC) urged ChatGPT’s creator to collect sensitive information only with users’ consent.
In the statement, the privacy watchdog notes that it is not currently investigating OpenAI for any breach of privacy or unauthorized collection of user data. But he called on the company to “minimize the risks to the rights and interests of individuals.” The commission also said it would take action in the event of any violation.
In addition to warning OpenAI, the agency also warned companies in Japan against handling private data. The PPC urged companies that handle personal data and agencies that use artificial intelligence to operate within the confines of legal processes.
List of OpenAI and artificial intelligence in Japan and other countries
Although there are no specific regulations restricting AI in Japan, the government issued a circular in 2019 that outlines principles that AI must follow before implementation. According to the Social principles of human-centered artificial intelligenceAll implementations must follow three basic principles. They include sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and human dignity.
Japan has it too Personal Information Protection Act (APPI) that have certain effects on the implementation and use of artificial intelligence. For example, an entity responsible for developing or creating an AI system may be liable for tort under civil law if the AI’s negligence results in third-party harm. However, defining what exactly counts as neglect is a big bottleneck to this.
Since the explosive growth of ChatGPT, many countries have begun to put in place regulations to guide the use of AI. According to the Financial Times a reportBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the country will drive strict regulations to protect users and grow the sector. He said:
“I think the UK can play a leadership role because, in the end, we will only face and solve this problem if we work together – not just with companies, but with countries around the world.”
According to an unnamed senior British official cited in the report, the EU and the US are on opposite sides of the regulatory battles. The official believes this puts the UK in the best possible position to take on the leadership role:
“The information we’re getting from companies is that the EU is on a very ruthless path while the US is almost too bland about it. That leaves us well in the middle.”
Japanese semiconductor industry
With the increase in demand for artificial intelligence, Japan is trying to regain its position as a semiconductor production powerhouse. It may also be trying to rival China’s ambitious plans in the AI department. Decades ago, Japan was the world’s largest chip maker, with More than 50% of the global market share The year is 1988. While trying to regain its lost glory, Japan is considering restrictions on equipment needed for semiconductor production. according to Modern reportThis limitation is part of an agreement with the Netherlands and China, aimed at stifling the growth of China’s semiconductor production.
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