Google’s parent company Alphabet is making a significant move by expanding the reach of its artificial intelligence chatbot, Bard, to Europe and Brazil.
This expansion marks Bard’s most substantial venture since its initial launch in the United States and the United Kingdom earlier this year, setting the stage for intensified competition with Microsoft’s ChatGPT.
Both platforms exemplify the capabilities of generative AI, enabling them to respond to inquiries in a remarkably human-like manner.
However, Bard’s introduction to the European market faced delays due to privacy concerns raised by the bloc’s main data regulator, the Irish Data Protection Commission. Subsequently, Google has engaged in discussions with the regulators to address transparency, choice, control, and privacy protection concerns, ensuring compliance with European standards.
In response to the privacy concerns voiced by the Irish Data Protection Commission, Google has worked diligently to provide necessary reassurances and ensure the protection of European users’ privacy. The company has engaged in discussions with the regulatory body, addressing issues related to transparency, user choice, and control.
Google has emphasized its commitment to user privacy and has taken steps to meet the commission’s requirements. During a briefing with journalists, Amar Subramanya, the engineering vice president of Bard, emphasized that users have the option to opt out of data collection, giving individuals greater control over their personal information.