未落实未成年人保护要求等，AI聊天软件在意被罚500万欧

Core Viewpoint - The Italian data protection authority (GPDP) has fined Luka Inc., the developer of the AI chatbot Replika, €5 million (approximately ¥41 million) for illegal user data processing and failure to implement special protections for minors [1][5]. Group 1: Company Overview - Replika is an AI companionship product launched in 2016, utilizing generative AI technology to simulate user language habits and provide emotional support through text and voice interactions [4]. - As of August 2024, Replika's CEO reported that the product has over 30 million users [4]. Group 2: Regulatory Actions - In February 2023, GPDP suspended Replika's services in Italy due to special risks posed to children, leading to a two-year investigation that culminated in the recent fine [5]. - GPDP found that Replika lacked legal basis for processing user data, violated transparency principles, and failed to implement effective age verification mechanisms, allowing minors to bypass restrictions [5][6]. Group 3: Broader Regulatory Context - GPDP has been increasingly vigilant in regulating AI products, having previously fined OpenAI €15 million for using user data to train ChatGPT without sufficient legal basis [6]. - The authority has also taken action against other AI services, such as DeepSeek, due to concerns over user data security, leading to the removal of the app from Italian app stores [6].