Austria-based Privacy Group Vows to Take Legal Action Against OpenAI’s AI Tool, ChatGPT Samantha Johnson, April 29, 2024 NOYB, a Vienna-based privacy campaign group, announced on Monday that it planned to file a complaint against OpenAI and its flagship AI tool, ChatGPT, in Austria. The group claimed that the program produced incorrect answers and that OpenAI was unable to correct these inaccuracies. NOYB highlighted the importance of ensuring that information about individuals is accurate according to EU law. The group insisted that if a system cannot provide accurate and transparent results, it should not be used to generate data about individuals. Maartje de Graaf, NOYB’s data-protection lawyer, emphasized the importance of technology compliance with legal requirements. She noted that the campaign group cited instances where ChatGPT provided incorrect information about the birthdate of NOYB founder Max Schrems. Despite requests for OpenAI to rectify or erase the incorrect data, the company refused, claiming it was impossible. NOYB also noted that OpenAI failed to respond adequately to Schrems’ requests to access his personal data, violating EU law. Since its introduction in November 2022, ChatGPT has attracted attention for its impressive capabilities. However, the technology has faced criticism and legal action in various countries. Italy temporarily blocked the program, and France’s regulatory authority launched an investigation in response to complaints. NOYB has raised concerns about the regulation of AI by authorities and is pushing for OpenAI to be fined to ensure compliance with EU law. The Vienna-based privacy campaign group claimed on Monday that it intended to file a complaint against ChatGPT in Austria. The group stated that they had discovered errors in responses provided by the flagship AI tool produced by OpenAI and demanded action from its creator. NOYB argued that there was no way to ensure accuracy when using ChatGPT as it could produce incorrect answers without correction by its creator. Additionally, concerns were raised about where the data used by ChatGPT came from and what it stored about individuals. Maartje de Graaf emphasized the importance of ensuring technology complies with legal requirements as she highlighted how important accuracy is when dealing with personal information according to EU law. The campaign group cited instances where ChatGPT provided incorrect information about Max Schrems’ birthdate despite requests for correction or deletion made by OpenAI. The Austrian privacy campaign group has called on regulators worldwide not only to regulate but also enforce strict standards when dealing with personal information online. In this regard, NOYB has raised concerns over how regulators handle artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT. The Austrian campaigners have also urged governments worldwide not only regulate but also enforce strict standards when dealing with personal information online. In this regard, NOYB has raised concerns over how regulators handle artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT. Science