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The DPC welcomes X’s agreement to suspend its processing of personal data for the purpose of training AI tool ‘Grok’.

08th August 2024
The Data Protection Commission (“DPC”) welcomes X’s agreement to suspend its processing of the personal data contained in the public posts of X’s EU/EEA users which it processed between 7 May 2024 and 1 August 2024, for the purpose of training its AI ‘Grok’. ...
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AI, Large Language Models and Data Protection

18th July 2024
In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and, particularly, chatbots based on Generative AI (Gen-AI) have become popular products on the internet and are often freely available to the public. ...
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The DPC's Engagement with Meta on AI

14th June 2024
The DPC welcomes the decision by Meta to pause its plans to train its large language model using public content shared by adults on Facebook and Instagram across the EU/EEA. This decision followed intensive engagement between the DPC and Meta. The DPC, in co-operation with its fellow EU data protection authorities, will continue to engage with Meta on this issue. ...
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Data Protection Commission publishes 2023 Annual Report

29th May 2024
The Data Protection Commission has today launched its Annual Report for 2023. Highlights of the 2023 Annual report include: ...
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DPC launch inquiry into the HSE

29th May 2024
The Inquiry into the HSE concerns the storage and retention of personal data contained in paper records held by the HSE via its use of external storage facilities and breaches of security which were notified to the DPC by the HSE. ...
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