OpenAI reaches deal with Canadian regulators to limit private data in AI training
( May 6, 2026, 15:25 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: OpenAI has agreed to significantly limit the personal information and sensitive data that is used to train new ChatGPT models to resolve concerns brought by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and his provincial counterparts, according to a statement. A joint investigation by the regulators concluded that the way that OpenAI had initially trained ChatGPT was not compliant with their respective privacy laws. The company also agreed to take steps to better inform Canadians on the implications of using ChatGPT.Statement follows in full. Also see attached file. ...
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