OpenAI is under fire once again as the data protection organization noyb has launched a new complaint against the tech giant, centered around a disturbing case of artificial intelligence hallucination. The complaint, submitted on March 20, 2025, to Norway's data protection authority Datatilsynet, alleges that ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot, falsely portrayed a Norwegian user as a convicted child murderer.
The petitioner, Arve Hjalmar Holmen, was curious about the information ChatGPT had stored about him. To his horror, he discovered that the AI generated a completely fabricated narrative. According to ChatGPT, Holmen was accused of horrendous acts, including murdering two of his children and attempting to kill a third. In a chilling detail, the AI even claimed that Holmen received a 21-year prison sentence related to these fictitious crimes.
Holmen’s case underscores a growing concern regarding the accuracy of information provided by AI systems. He expressed his apprehension regarding the incident, stating, "The fact that someone could read this content and believe it to be true scares me the most." His fear stems from the potential damage such falsehoods can inflict on an individual's reputation and personal life.
As AI systems become increasingly intertwined with daily life, incidents like Holmen's highlight the responsibility of tech companies to ensure the veracity of their outputs. Holmen pointed out the clear implications of the General Data Protection Regulation...
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