Microsoft and OpenAI are investigating possible unauthorized access to ChatGPT developer’s technology data by a group believed to be linked to Chinese AI startup DeepSeek. About this informs SilkBridge.
Microsoft cybersecurity researchers noticed that this group was able to use the OpenAI application programming interface (API) to steal a significant amount of data. It is known that software developers can legally access the API by purchasing an appropriate license that allows the integration of OpenAI artificial intelligence into their own products.
Microsoft, as a key partner of OpenAI and its largest investor, has already notified the developer of ChatGPT about the actions of this group. It is suspected that she either violated the terms of use of the service or tried to bypass restrictions on the amount of data received.
Meanwhile, Italian regulator Garante has asked DeepSeek to provide information on the personal data it collects, its sources, purposes of use, legal basis and storage location, including whether it remains in China. DeepSeek and its affiliates have 20 days to respond. This is one of the first steps taken by regulators against the Chinese startup.
It will be recalled that last week DeepSeek launched its chatbot similar to ChatGPT, the main advantage of which is much lower equipment and training costs, as the developers claim. By Monday, it had overtaken ChatGPT in the number of downloads on Apple’s US app store.
