The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA), an industry body focused on promoting the advancement of responsible AI in South Africa, has made a submission to the Information Regulator of South Africa around the use of data to train AI Models for the LinkedIn Platform without prior consent.
They argue that LinkedIn’s practices could violate local data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
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SAAIA Advisory Board member Nathan-Ross Adams who heads up regulatory affairs, and who was principally involved in drafting this submission stated, “Our letter of complaint to the Information Regulator is focused on LinkedIn’s use of South African users’ personal information to train its generative artificial intelligence (AI) models in that:
- it does not meet the conditions for lawful processing under Chapter 3 of POPIA
- their conduct likely constitutes interference with personal information as outlined in section 73 of POPIA and
- given the significant public interest, requires investigation from the Information Regulator.”
Adams added, “This is more than just a legal matter, it’s about protecting the rights of individuals in an age where data is currency. SAAIA’s mission is to ensure that as AI grows more powerful, it also grows more accountable.”
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