Google’s AI chatbot European debut delayed as privacy watchdogs voice their concerns

June 13 2023
Google has postponed the European Union (EU) launch of its generative AI chatbot, Bard, due to insufficient information provided to the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), the company’s main data protection authority in the region. The DPC, which is now waiting for responses to additional data protection questions, did not disclose specific concerns. The delayed release follows OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which faced scrutiny and service suspension from EU data protection authorities earlier this year. No timeline has been provided for Bard’s EU launch while the DPC’s ongoing examinations are shared among fellow Data Protection Authorities (DPAs).
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  • Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC): An independent regulatory authority in Ireland responsible for upholding the fundamental right of individuals to have their personal data protected.
  • Data Protection Authorities (DPAs): Independent public authorities responsible for monitoring the application of data protection rules and ensuring the protection of personal data within their jurisdiction.
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