It also added that the lack of an age verification mechanism exposes children to inappropriate responses.

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Italy’s ChatGPT ban sets a worrying precedent for EU startups

Rising concerns

ChatGPTs stirring capabilities are breeding growing concerns over the exponential advancement of generative AI.

Is Italy setting a precedent for Europe?

Germany could soon follow Italys lead, Ulrich Kelber, the German data protection commissioner, toldHandelsblatt.

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Meanwhile, authorities in France and Ireland are in contact with the Italian regulator,Reutersreports.

We are following up with the Italian regulator, said a spokesperson for Irelands Data Protection Commissioner.

We will coordinate with all EU data protection authorities in relation to this matter.

Ioanna Lykiardopoulou

Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou

Ioanna is a writer at TNW.

With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.

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