Google Bard AI launch is facing a delay in the EU due to its data privacy concerns

Google's plans to debut its artificial intelligence chatbot, Google Bard, across Europe have been hampered by regulatory obstacles.

Google Bard's AI launch in the EU is facing a delay because, in the opinion of the Irish Data Protection Commission, Google needs to give more information about its data privacy rules.

Bard's Launch Paused Due to Data Privacy Queries

The Commission ruled that Google disclosed its new generative AI tool's insufficient privacy protection for EU residents.

This shortage has pushed back Google Bard AI's EU debut, which was supposed to happen this week.

The Irish data protection authority has requested an in-depth review of Bard's compliance with EU data protection standards.

Google's privacy practices will be continuously reviewed and shared results with other European data protection organizations.

The regulatory framework of the EU for AI Systems

The EU governs AI systems proactively, focusing on safety, transparency, and non-discrimination.

The EU's first legislative framework for AI, the AI Act, is on course to become the world's most comprehensive AI law.

This proposed legislation classifies AI systems based on their danger to users and assigns appropriate regulatory levels.

The AI Act mandates AI systems, such as Google's Bard and other generative AI models, to be transparent.

These include revealing AI-generated material, ensuring the model does not produce illicit content, and providing training summaries of copyrighted data.