The EU launches investigation into Google for non-compliance with AI data regulations

Neil Shah, Counterpoint Research’s partner and co-founder, advised that companies racing to train their AI algorithms with foundational models from Google or Meta should take a moment to evaluate their adherence to user privacy and local laws. Compliance checks are crucial, especially in the EU, where corporations heavily rely on tech giants with extensive, advertising-centric models.

Lack of Clarity in Regulations

Faisal Kawoosa, Techarc’s chief analyst, highlighted a regulatory grey area concerning enterprises that collaborate with industry leaders like Google or OpenAI. They would prioritize following regulations, particularly those related to consent-based data gathering. However, this emphasis on compliance brings forth a vague area of concern, as Kawoosa pointed out.

“From a legal and technical standpoint, regulations might be met,” mentioned Kawoosa. He further explained that users often find themselves in a conundrum – without giving consent, they are unable to access the service, but with consent, their data is utilized without a full grasp of how it’ll be used.

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