The Italian Data Protection Authority ('Garante')
has?ordered?an immediate temporary limitation on ChatGPT's
processing of Italian user data while it investigates the AI tool
over data privacy concerns.
The order, which was issued on 31 March, follows a recent data
breach affecting users' chat histories and payment
information.
ChatGPT (owned by OpenAI, a US company) has quickly become a
household name and is known for abilities such as impressive
content-rich responses to everyday questions, achieving outstanding
results in exams and putting together compelling marketing
pitches.
However, in order to operate, the powerful tool processes
massive quantities of personal data, and the Garante has cited the
following concerns:
