ChatGPT and Privacy Risks (April 2023 CMM)

Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT (GPT stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer), a type of artificial intelligence model, has gained over a million users. ChatGPT is used by entities in a wide variety of industries. On March 1, 2023, OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, updated its data usage policies noting that (i) OpenAI will not use data submitted by customers to train or improve its models unless customers expressly opt-in to share such data, and (ii) OpenAI also will enter into business associate agreements in support of applicable customers’ compliance with HIPAA. With these changes, the growing publicity around ChatGPT, and expected increase in the use of AI in healthcare, entities and individuals in that space should carefully evaluate their use of ChatGPT to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws.

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