Introduction

In an era increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence, the matter of informed consent has never been more crucial. A study conducted by Ipsos indicates a significant 11-point drop in internet trust since 2019[1]. Particularly in the European Union, there is growing concern about the handling of personal data. This article aims to shed light on the ways in which AI platforms, like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, fall short of meeting key guidelines established by the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Utilizing data from Enforcement Tracker , we present a graph illustrating the distribution of GDPR fines across various sectors. The Media, Telecoms, and Broadcasting sectors are particularly noteworthy, both for the number of violations and the scale of the fines imposed, signaling serious continuos non-compliance .