In March, Italy became the first Western country to temporarily ban access to ChatGPT within its borders.

These address age verification, transparency, and the rights of users and non-users alike.

They also need to specify their birthday on the sign-up page to gain access.

ChatGPT is back in Italy

This information notice is easily visible both on the log-in and the sign-up page.

Besides the age gate,OpenAIhas to introduce an age verification system that prevents minors from using the service.

Nevertheless, it will continue its investigation into the companys compliance with GDPR.

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