Irish DPC Commences Inquiry into Google’s AI Model
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On September 12, 2024, the Irish Data Protection Commission (the “DPC”) announced it had launched a cross-border statutory inquiry into Google Ireland Limited under Section 110 of the Irish Data Protection Act 2018. The inquiry relates to Google’s foundational AI model (Pathways Language Model 2) and, specifically, whether Google complied with any obligations it may have had to perform a data protection impact assessment in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The DPC noted that this inquiry is part of a broader effort, along with other EU/EEA authorities, to regulate personal data processed in relation to AI model and system development.

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