According to Odaily, Microsoft may be facing a fine of billions of dollars in the European Union due to its Bing AI. If Microsoft fails to respond to the EU's request for information by May 27, it could face a fine of up to 1% of its annual income. Microsoft has stated on its X platform that it has been asked to provide information about the risks of generative AI on Bing, as per the Digital Services Act. The risks associated with generative AI on Bing could include so-called 'hallucinations', deep fakes, and automated manipulation services that could mislead voters.
It's worth noting that these fines have not yet been levied, and as of now, Microsoft has not been found guilty of violating any EU laws, at least not in relation to this specific notice. Instead, this seems more like a public courtesy notice, indicating that the company has received a request for further information and will face consequences if it ignores it.