The Japanese Personal Information Protection Commission has issued a warning to OpenAI regarding its collection of sensitive data without obtaining user consent.
In its statement, the Commission urged the Microsoft-backed organization behind ChatGPT to limit the collection of sensitive data utilized for machine learning, indicating that further actions could be considered if concerns persist.
This development follows the recent G7 summit in Japan, where a collaborative effort known as the “Hiroshima AI process” was established, focusing on global AI governance.
Countries worldwide are voicing apprehensions about generative AI. Within the framework of the EU’s AI Act, the European Parliament has advocated for stricter regulations, classifying generative AI tools like ChatGPT as high-risk and necessitating greater transparency from developers. In the United States, President Biden has expressed worries about the rapid integration of AI technologies.
Earlier in April, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman engaged with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to discuss plans for expanding services in Japan, coinciding with the G7 leaders’ summit, where Kishida highlighted the importance of regulating AI effectively.