UK Could Impose Ban on Snapchat’s AI Chatbot
Snapchat’s AI chatbot, known as My AI, has garnered significant interest since its launch. Users have been treating the chatbot as their companions and divulging personal details, causing significant privacy concerns, particularly regarding children. The UK regulatory body is currently evaluating the privacy risks associated with Snapchat’s AI chatbot and is seeking explanations that could potentially result in a ban. To learn more about the concerns surrounding child privacy, click here.
Snapchat My AI ban in the UK
Snapchat’s My AI is integrated with OpenAI ChatGPT, which allows the chatbot to answer human questions. It was previously warned that users should not share their personal information with the bot, as the questions and answers are checked to improve the product’s performance. Now the AI chatbot poses serious privacy risks for children. According to a 9To5Mac report, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) found that the company did not conduct a proper risk assessment of children’s privacy. It said: “The investigation preliminary finds that Snap failed to adequately identify and assess the risks to several million ‘My AI’ users in the UK, including children aged 13 to 17.
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Now the ICO has issued a notice to the company saying they must prove their findings are wrong. If they don’t acknowledge the risk, Snapchat’s My AI feature could be banned in the country. A social media platform must evaluate and revise its policies for children between the ages of 13 and 17.
About Snapchat My AI
The My AI chatbot first debuted in April and several users raved about its ability to produce accurate responses. However, many users highlighted the risks associated with sharing information with an AI chatbot. The company also claimed that conversions are evaluations to train and improve functionality. Earlier it was stated that the 13+ application was not correct and the age limit should be raised.
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