The country's data-protection regulator has serious privacy concerns over the technology.
Italy has become the first Western country to block advanced chatbot ChatGPT.
It can answer questions using natural, human-like language and it can also mimic other writing styles, using the internet as it was in 2021 as its database.It has also said that it will embed a version of the technology in its Office apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.and the spreading of misinformation and bias.
It also said that since there was no way to verify the age of users, the app "exposes minors to absolutely unsuitable answers compared to their degree of development and awareness".over the age of 18The Italian data-protection authority said OpenAI had 20 days to say how it would address the watchdog's concerns, under penalty of a fine of €20 million or up to 4% of annual revenues.
"Businesses must prioritise the protection of personal data and comply with the stringent data protection regulations set by the EU - compliance with regulations is not an optional extra."Consumer advocacy group BEUC also called on EU and national authorities - including data-protection watchdogs - to investigate ChatGPT and similar chatbots, following the filing of a complaint in the US.
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