Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a major player in the realm of health care, promising to completely transform its delivery. With AI’s remarkable ability to analyze data, learn, solve problems, and make decisions, it has the potential to enhance patient care, improve outcomes, and foster innovation in the health care industry. In this blog
Italian Data Protection Authority Alleges Breaches of GDPR by ChatGPT Platform
On January 29, 2024, the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante) notified OpenAI of breaches of data protection laws involving its ChatGPT platform.
In March 2022, Garante temporarily banned OpenAI from processing data. Following its investigation, Garante “concluded that the available evidence pointed to the existence of breaches of the provisions contained in the EU GDPR.”…
Privacy Tip #387 – AI and Deepfakes: What to Know and How to Spot Them
On the morning of the New Hampshire primary a robocall was launched spoofing a New Hampshire Democrat’s cell phone number with a deepfake of President Joe Biden telling voters not to vote in the primary, but instead to vote in November.
The New Hampshire Attorney General is investigating what it is calling an “unlawful attempt…
Exploring the Future of Information Governance: Key Predictions for 2024
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Chinese Hackers Allegedly Use ChatGPT to Write Ransomware
Chinese authorities have arrested alleged hackers in what appears to be the first-ever reported case of hackers using AI to develop ransomware. These alleged hackers reportedly used ChatGPT to refine the code for their home-grown ransomware encryption tool. ChatGPT has been banned in China in favor of Chinese tools such as Baidu’s Ernie Bot. However…
FTC Releases Staff Report on AI Issues Facing the Creative Economy
On Monday, December 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its report on takeaways gleaned from a public event it held in October with creative professionals, including artists and authors. The 43-page report, entitled, “Generative Artificial Intelligence and the Creative Economy Staff Report: Perspectives and Takeaways,” provides an insider view of the FTC’s interest…
OCC Semiannual Risk Perspective Identifies AI as “Emerging Risk”
The Office of the Controller of the Currency (OCC) issues a semiannual risk perspective report that “addresses key issues facing banks, focusing on those that pose threats to the safety and soundness of banks and their compliance with applicable laws and regulations.” The most recent report “presents data in five main areas: the operating environment…
FTC and CPPA Release Rules to Address AI Risks and Protect Consumer Rights
The rise of AI technology has prompted regulatory agencies to take action and protect consumers’ rights, as evidenced by the recent efforts of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA).
On November 16, 2023, the FTC approved a resolution that authorizes its staff to issue civil investigative demands (CIDs) in…
CISA Issues Roadmap for Artificial Intelligence
Following the White House’s Executive Order on AI, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued its Roadmap for Artificial Intelligence this week “which is a whole-of-agency plan aligned with national AI strategy to address our efforts to: promote the beneficial uses of AI to enhance cybersecurity capabilities, ensure AI systems are protected from cyber-based…
The AI Executive Order and Antitrust Enforcement: An Uncertain Future
On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued the “Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.” (AI EO). At 63 pages, the AI EO outlines a comprehensive framework for federal agencies to regulate all aspects of AI markets. Our team will continue to update you on portions of the…