Italy Takes on DeepSeek: Data Privacy Concerns Ignite Investigation into Chinese AI Upstart
Italy investigates DeepSeek over data privacy concerns, raising questions about GDPR compliance and the future of AI regulation.
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Italy Takes on DeepSeek: Data Privacy Concerns Ignite Investigation into Chinese AI Upstart
The rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, has sent ripples throughout the tech world, raising questions about its disruptive potential and the methods behind its rapid ascent. While some hail DeepSeek as a game-changer, others, particularly in Europe, are scrutinizing its data practices, sparking a crucial debate about data privacy in the age of artificial intelligence. This scrutiny has intensified with Italy's data protection authority (DPA) launching an investigation, marking a significant first step in regulating the burgeoning field of generative AI. The Italian DPA's Data Privacy Concerns Euroconsumers, a European consumer advocacy group, has filed a formal complaint with the Italian DPA, alleging that DeepSeek's handling of personal data violates the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Europe's landmark data protection law. The core concern revolves around DeepSeek's data collection practices, its transparency (or lack thereof) regarding data usage…
