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OpenAI Faces Canadian Privacy Probe for Alleged Personal Information Harvesting

OpenAI is facing a privacy probe in Canada over allegations of harvesting personal information through its language generation model, GPT-3. The probe highlights the growing regulatory focus on data privacy and protection in the technology industry.

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OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research laboratory, is facing a privacy probe in Canada over allegations of harvesting personal information. The probe is part of an ongoing effort by Canadian authorities to enforce privacy regulations in the technology industry.

The allegations against OpenAI relate to the company's use of GPT-3, a language generation model that has raised concerns about privacy and data protection. Critics allege that GPT-3 has the potential to be used for nefarious purposes, including the harvesting of personal information.

OpenAI has stated that it takes privacy concerns seriously and that it is committed to complying with all applicable privacy laws and regulations. The company has also said that it has implemented measures to protect user privacy and that it is working to address any concerns that regulators may have.

The privacy probe against OpenAI highlights the growing scrutiny of the technology industry, particularly with regards to data privacy and protection. As the use of artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies continues to grow, regulators are increasingly focused on ensuring that user privacy is protected.

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