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UK data watchdog warns Snapchat about risks associated with AI chatbots

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Snapchat finds itself in the crosshairs of the UK’s data privacy watchdog over its AI chatbot, “My AI,” which has raised concerns about its failure to adequately address privacy risks. The social media behemoth, Snapchat, is now facing a stern warning from the United Kingdom’s data regulatory body regarding its recent foray into artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically, the warning pertains to “My AI,” a chatbot developed by Snapchat, as disclosed in an official update from the regulatory authority. On October 6th, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK issued a preliminary notice to Snap Inc. and its subsidiary, Snap Group, which collectively oversee Snapchat ’s operations. This notice centers on their alleged negligence in conducting a thorough assessment of the privacy risks associated with “My AI.” This preliminary notice stems from an ongoing investigation conducted by the ICO, which has highlighted t...

Meta AI, Mark Zuckerberg’s response to ChatGPT, is a chatbot

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The innovative AI assistant, known as Meta AI , is set to launch initially on September 27th, targeting a select group of users in the United States. Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, introduced the company’s latest creation: a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) assistant named Meta AI. This represents Meta’s response to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, with plans for integration into Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and, in the future, Meta’s mixed reality devices. Speaking at the Meta Connect event on September 27th, Zuckerberg elucidated that Meta AI harnesses the power of the company’s extensive language model, Llama 2, and has been developed in collaboration with Microsoft Bing, enabling users to access real-time internet information. “ Meta AI serves as your essential assistant, engaging in conversation much like a human.” Highlighting Meta AI’s primary differentiator from its rival, ChatGPT, Zuckerberg articulated that Meta’s ove...