It is able to generate complex content within seconds and engage the user in a conversation that is hardly different from a conversation with a human. It is ChatGPT, a powerful AI developed by OpenAI.
However, current events raise the question of whether ChatGPT is really that harmless. The American Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened an investigation into OpenAI. Above all, possible dangers for users that could arise from the AI-based chatbot are examined.
Wake-up call for the AI industry
The FTC's intervention is a wake-up call for the entire industry. Since the release of ChatGPT in November 2022, artificial intelligence has taken the tech world by storm. Artificial intelligence generates faster and more complex than ever before. Microsoft has invested tens of billions in OpenAI. The company has integrated ChatGPT into its office applications and the Bing search engine. Google countered with its own chatbot Bard. And tech billionaire Elon Musk has also jumped on the bandwagon with his new company xAI.
Key Concerns of the FTC
Protecting personal information is the FTC's primary concern. In the specific case of ChatGPT, the authority is concerned about the possibility of defamation and the way in which the data could be improperly processed.
FTC Chief Lina Khan expressed concern about reports that personal information appeared in AI system responses. Furthermore, defamatory statements and even completely false information were generated.
Response from OpenAI
Despite the allegations, OpenAI boss Sam Altman has reiterated his willingness to cooperate with the FTC. Altman emphasized the importance of secure and consumer-friendly technology for the company. He expressed confidence that the company would act in accordance with the law.
Potential Impact of the Investigation
Depending on the results of the investigation, the FTC has several options:
- If OpenAI's answers are satisfactory, the investigation can be stopped.
- However, in the event of dubious or illegal circumstances, it can also apply for an injunction or the initiation of legal proceedings.
Conclusion
It is still unclear what will happen next with ChatGPT. However, there is no doubt that the FTC's investigation has the potential to have a lasting impact on the entire AI industry. It raises important questions, for example with regard to the regulation of AI, the protection of privacy and the ethical responsibility of AI developers.
But the investigation can also represent an opportunity: an opportunity to further develop the technology, to strengthen data protection and to raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities of AI. In any case, the world is looking forward to developments at OpenAI and the FTC - and the result could shape the future of artificial intelligence forever.
Source:
t-online.de
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