Italy has taken a decisive step to protect its citizens from the potential misuse of artificial intelligence technology, blocking the ChatGPT tool, belonging to the American technology company OpenAI.
On Friday, the Italian Data Protection Authority (GPDP) suspended the ChatGPT tool with immediate effect, citing a data breach on March 20 concerning its users and the conversations they had with the machine, as well as payment information of the subscribers.
The GPDP has stated that the suspension will be lifted when OpenAI proves that it complies with Italian privacy regulations. This is the latest move by the GPDP to ensure that companies comply with their data protection laws.
The ChatGPT tool is one of the most advanced artificial intelligence chatbots available, and its suspension is a reminder of the importance of data protection and privacy regulations in the age of technology. It also serves as a warning to other companies to ensure they are meeting the necessary standards in order to protect consumers.