Italy bans ChatGPT: Could other countries follow?

Plus: Arctic scientists are storing huge ice cores in a snow cave, preserving history [Blueprint]( Last week, Italy became the first Western country to ban ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot developed by OpenAI and backed by Microsoft, which has spent billions of dollars on it. Many have been impressed by ChatGPT's capabilities. However, others—including regulators and ethicists—are concerned about what it could mean for society as a whole. Now that the ban has drawn the attention of other regulatory bodies, could this mean other countries may follow suit? Before learning more about that, though, let’s have a look at our [video of the day]( and discover the 20 amazing things you can do with GPT-4. Good morning. I’m Sade, an Editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Does anybody else like Wednesdays? Last Sunday, Blueprint subscribers heard all about what we now know about how concrete can power our homes. 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