Ireland's Data Protection Commission Takes Twitter to Court Over AI Data Concerns
DPC Alleges Illegal Use of Data to Train AI
Concern Over Twitter's AI-powered Enhanced Search Tool
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland has initiated legal proceedings against Twitter International Unlimited Company, citing concerns over the use of EU user data for its AI-powered enhanced search tool, Grok.
According to reports, the DPC is seeking an injunction against Twitter International, the company's Irish division, to restrict or prohibit the processing of the data in question.
The action follows legal proceedings initiated by the DPC against Twitter earlier this week under Section 11 of the Data Protection Act 2018.
Background to the Concerns
- The DPC's concerns stem from the rollout of Grok, Twitter's AI-powered enhanced search tool.
- The DPC alleges that Twitter may be using EU user data to train this tool without proper user consent.
- The Austrian advocacy group NOYB, led by privacy activist Max Schrems, has also lodged a complaint against Twitter for similar concerns.
The DPC is the lead regulator for some of the biggest tech giants operating in Europe, including Twitter.
Potential Implications for Twitter
If the DPC's allegations are upheld, Twitter could face significant penalties, including fines and restrictions on its operations within the EU.
The outcome of the legal proceedings could also have implications for other tech companies using AI to process user data.
The case is expected to be heard before the High Court in Dublin in the coming weeks.
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