Canada may launch probe into ChatGPT maker OpenAI, here’s why

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology’s ‘unchecked’ growth has prompted various countries to draft regulations for its responsible development. AI chatbots went viral with the launch of ChatGPT, which is developed by Microsoft-backed AI research company, OpenAI. Previously, Italy launched an investigation into ChatGPT over privacy concerns, and now Canada has become the latest country to launch a probe into OpenAI’s data collection.

According to a report by news agency Reuters, Canadian privacy regulators are launching a joint investigation into the ChatGPT maker. The probe will investigate OpenAI’s data collection and usage.

In a statement, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada said that the federal privacy regulator, along with counterparts in Quebec, British Columbia and Alberta, will investigate OpenAI.