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The Rise and Fall of ChatGPT: A Deep Dive into the AI Controversy
Uncovering the Dark Side of Advanced AI Conversations: Plagiarism, Data Breaches, and Investigations
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has recently announced an investigation into ChatGPT, a highly advanced AI language model. This model, launched last November, has been under scrutiny due to concerns about plagiarism and potential data breaches. While details are scarce at this time, the office plans to release a public report once the investigation has concluded.
Since its launch, ChatGPT has gained significant attention for its ability to provide detailed, conversational responses to users’ queries. The AI model uses written information already available on the internet to generate its responses, which has resulted in a wide range of outputs — from computer code to screenplays.
However, critics have raised concerns about the potential for plagiarism due to the model’s heavy reliance on pre-existing internet content. In fact, Italy’s privacy watchdog has recently ordered a ban on the use of ChatGPT while it investigates a suspected breach of European data rules .
What does a typical investigation entail?
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has initiated an investigation into OpenAI’s ChatGPT, focusing on the handling of personal information and potential privacy breaches. The investigation process typically begins with a complaint filed against an organization, alleging that it has not complied with its privacy obligations. The source of the complaint against OpenAI is unknown, but given the privacy concerns surrounding ChatGPT, it was likely inevitable.
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) will first assess the complaint to determine if it falls under their jurisdiction and merits an investigation. If the case proceeds, the OPC will gather relevant information, interview witnesses, and analyze the…
