The UK's information watchdog has said Snapchat may be required to 'stop processing data' related to its AI chatbot after issuing a preliminary enforcement notice against the technology business.
The Information Commissioner's Office said it issued Snap with a 'preliminary enforcement notice over potential failure to properly assess the privacy risks' posed by its generative AI chatbot My AI, particularly to children using it.READ MORE:Labour win 'seismic' Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election after crushing SNP
Mr Edwards said: “The provisional findings of our investigation suggest a worrying failure by Snap to adequately identify and assess the privacy risks to children and other users before launching My AI. We have been clear that organisations must consider the risks associated with AI, alongside the benefits.
A Snap spokeswoman said: “We are closely reviewing the ICO’s provisional decision. Like the ICO, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our users.