France’s competition commission has levied a fine of €25 million on Google for violating European Union intellectual property laws.
According to reports, concerns were raised by European authorities regarding Google’s AI Facial Intelligence (AI) chatbot previously known as AI Chatbot Board (now rebranded as Jiminy). The statement issued highlighted apprehensions regarding the AI chatbot being used to train news agencies and media outlets without their consent.
It was noted that despite suggestions from the company no concrete steps were taken to address these concerns leading to the imposition of the fine.
This fine comes amidst legal proceedings initiated by major media outlets in France against Google for its online content practices. As of now, Google has not issued any official statement regarding these allegations.
The incident underscores the increasing scrutiny faced by tech giants regarding their compliance with intellectual property laws and the responsible use of AI technologies. It also highlights the growing importance of transparency and accountability in the development and deployment of AI systems.
As the case unfolds, it will be interesting to see how Google responds to these allegations and the potential implications for its operations in the European Union.
