ChatGPT and Others: Data Protection Authorities Overwhelmed by AI Recommendation Requests

Privacy regulators are overwhelmed by AI-related complaints, with Hesse's data protection office receiving over 6,000 cases in 2025. The surge reflects growing concerns about ChatGPT and similar systems handling personal data. Key issues include transparency, consent, and algorithmic accountability. These complaints highlight the tension between rapid AI deployment and privacy protection, signaling need for stricter enforcement of data protection regulations.