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On August 26, 2024, the Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber €290 million for violating EU data privacy laws by transferring sensitive driver data to the US without adequate protection. Uber plans to appeal the decision, claiming compliance with GDPR during a period of regulatory uncertainty.
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Ireland's Data Protection Commission has launched an inquiry into Google's Pathways Language Model 2 (PaLM2) to assess compliance with GDPR. The investigation focuses on whether Google evaluated the risks to individuals' rights from processing personal data for AI development. This scrutiny reflects a broader trend of regulatory oversight on AI systems in Europe.
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Meta has announced plans to use UK users' public Facebook and Instagram posts to train its AI models, despite ongoing privacy concerns. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) will monitor the initiative, which allows users to opt out of data usage. The plans remain paused in the EU due to regulatory issues.