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Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by ibtommy(m): 9:28am On Aug 14, 2025
dydx2020:
Burundi...Congo

What's the reason for these African countries to blocked ChatGPT?
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Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by Offpoint1: 9:28am On Aug 14, 2025
lathrowinger:
What could be the reason of banning it. Or is there something we needs to know?
Check the countries listed, they're countries their leaders have absolute control of the citizens.
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by ZeemsPropeties: 9:28am On Aug 14, 2025
If it's free, you are the product.
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by ZeemsPropeties: 9:29am On Aug 14, 2025
Offpoint1:
Check the countries listed, they're countries their leaders have absolute control of the citizens.
The US government has absolute control over their citizens yet it's not banned there. Don't just attribute everything to anti-government propaganda
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by WriteerNg: 9:30am On Aug 14, 2025
bahdpersona:
All those countries have one thing in common; their leaders want absolute control of their citizens.
And the US don't have absolute control of its citizens?

Why are there not Nigerian apps operating in the US?

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Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by NAC1666: 9:31am On Aug 14, 2025
BlackViper:
https://x.com/stats_feed/status/1955714160324444211?t=RxvUV15Fmn9LDSXS-1qL8g&s=19[/quote]Nice one. Nigeria should do same. If not for any other reason. For this reason

Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by Jman06(m): 9:31am On Aug 14, 2025
lathrowinger:
What could be the reason of banning it. Or is there something we needs to know?
ChatGPt goes against rational thinking but promotes the culture of copying other people's thoughts which is detrimental to invention and development
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by udemzyudex(m): 9:34am On Aug 14, 2025
WriteerNg:
Yes which is why they all need to be banned in every country

China and Russia have done it a long time ago.
So the ones operating in the country don't steal information for the government?
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by casualobserver: 9:34am On Aug 14, 2025
WriteerNg:
Yes which is why they all need to be banned in every country

China and Russia have done it a long time ago.
All apps steal info especially if they are “free”.

AI is premised on the warehousing (stealing) of people’s info.

The government of the country that’s hosts the app will always get your info from the company if they want it. Whether China, USA or Russia.

The solution to disable as much as you can disable on your devices and use as few smart devices and apps as you can and stop downloading unnecessary apps on to your devices.


For instance I have a smart Tv I don’t use the smart features. I don’t plug it to the internet. I don’t use certain apps like Facebook/ instagram on my smartphone so it doesn’t track me. I disable certain features on WhatsApp, google etc. e.g location services etc.

Many people have google maps not knowing google maps knows every where they have been and is tracking you even when you aren’t using it.


Most people who use devices like smart TVs did not read the user disclaimer. It gives them permission to record you via your TV.


Never accept cookies. Cookies are tracking spyware.

Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by Cajal(m): 9:35am On Aug 14, 2025
Hiiiny:
This is serious I can't believe this happening in Nigeria chat dpt is my mentor
Ahh
Your situation is the hand of Donald Trump
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by WriteerNg: 9:36am On Aug 14, 2025
udemzyudex:
So the ones operating in the country don't steal information for the government?
I said they need to be banned. Can't you read.

If Nigeria was a serious country, all western apps would be banned and replaced by indigenous ones.

It is better my government is stealing my info than a foreign government. Afterall our government already have our info (Sim cards, birth certificate, nin, bvn).
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by casualobserver: 9:37am On Aug 14, 2025
Cromagnon:
steal?
You have them freely na

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Yes many apps collect information without your knowledge. Even when you disable certain features or you specifically request them not to.

This is common knowledge. There have been many lawsuits.

This is why I cry for for Nigerians who support the tech companies when Nigeria tries to clamp down on them.
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by lordm(m): 9:38am On Aug 14, 2025
casualobserver:
All apps steal info especially if they are “free”.

AI is premised on the warehousing (stealing) of people’s info.

The government of the country that’s hosts the app will always get your info from the company if they want it. Whether China, USA or Russia.

The solution to disable as much as you can disable on your devices and use as few smart devices and apps as you can and stop downloading unnecessary apps on to your devices.


For instance I have a smart Tv I don’t use the smart features. I don’t plug it to the internet. I don’t use certain apps like Facebook/ instagram on my smartphone so it doesn’t track me. I disable certain features on WhatsApp, google etc. e.g location services etc.

Many people have google maps not knowing google maps knows every where they have been and is tracking you even when you aren’t using it.
As long as you use any Google service, you are being monitored. As long as you are on the Internet. You know little about spywares.
Even your computer is used to track you.
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by Fiscus105(m): 9:38am On Aug 14, 2025
WriteerNg:
Stealing your info for US government.

Even Starlink.
US government is far far far ahead that, their govts banned it for their own selfish interest
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by Tradepunter2: 9:39am On Aug 14, 2025
lathrowinger:
What could be the reason of banning it. Or is there something we needs to know?
China is a hypocrite.... they ban chatGpt and yet want deepseek to operate in America.... NOTHING SPECIAL, THEY ARE ALL MOST COMMUNIST AND ALLIED WITH COMMUNIST POWER HOUSES
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by Toluwanise247(m): 9:39am On Aug 14, 2025
Hiiiny:
This is serious I can't believe this happening in Nigeria chat dpt is my mentor
You no go school? Read again
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by udemzyudex(m): 9:39am On Aug 14, 2025
WriteerNg:
I said they need to be banned. Can't you read.

If Nigeria was a serious country, all western apps would be banned and replaced by indigenous ones.

It is better my government is stealing my info than a foreign government. Afterall our government already have our info (Sim cards, birth certificate, nin, bvn).
Oga and I'm telling you that there are other apps operating in the country, don't you think they are doing the same thing for the government?

Oh as long as it is the government spying on her citizens it is fine right?
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by godofuck231: 9:39am On Aug 14, 2025
Say malware loaded app , with Ai on steroids
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by casualobserver: 9:40am On Aug 14, 2025
lordm:
As long as you use any Google service, you are being monitored. As long as you are on the Internet. You know little about spywares.
Even your computer is used to track you.
We are saying the same thing. But there is opening the gate to everybody and there is limiting who has access or can collect your info.
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by bahdpersona(m): 9:41am On Aug 14, 2025
WriteerNg:
And the US don't have absolute control of its citizens?

Why are there not Nigerian apps operating in the US?

B1ack s1ave.
The US cares more about human rights compared to any of those countries. SEE.
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by Thereedemer: 9:41am On Aug 14, 2025
osacoin:
Interesting
Who loses in such case
ChatGPT
or
Government
Actually it's chat gpt

It's a way to demarkering it low-key
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by JONSYN7154: 9:46am On Aug 14, 2025
WriteerNg:
Stealing your info for US government.

Even Starlink.
Starlink??

Please educate me more because I have it in my house.
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by DeGLORIOUS: 9:49am On Aug 14, 2025
it impedes creativity and critical reasoning
lathrowinger:
What could be the reason of banning it. Or is there something we needs to know?
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by 900warriorz: 9:50am On Aug 14, 2025
Hiiiny:
This is serious I can't believe this happening in Nigeria chat dpt is my mentor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmki3kS-Bos?si=CU-eAkOSTX4ACHe5
You no even fit spell your mentor name.
Osi'm chat dpt grin
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by casualobserver: 9:53am On Aug 14, 2025
WriteerNg:
Yes which is why they all need to be banned in every country

China and Russia have done it a long time ago.
Personally left to me I will ban anything American in Nigeria!

Nothing good ever comes out of America.
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by Fiscus105(m):
casualobserver:
All apps steal info especially if they are “free”.

AI is premised on the warehousing (stealing) of people’s info.

The government of the country that’s hosts the app will always get your info from the company if they want it. Whether China, USA or Russia.

The solution to disable as much as you can disable on your devices and use as few smart devices and apps as you can and stop downloading unnecessary apps on to your devices.


For instance I have a smart Tv I don’t use the smart features. I don’t plug it to the internet. I don’t use certain apps like Facebook/ instagram on my smartphone so it doesn’t track me. I disable certain features on WhatsApp, google etc. e.g location services etc.

Many people have google maps not knowing google maps knows every where they have been and is tracking you even when you aren’t using it.


Most people who use devices like smart TVs did not read the user disclaimer. It gives them permission to record you via your TV.


Never accept cookies. Cookies are tracking spyware.
what you listed above, is it possible in modern day as human beings, even for most illiterate?

I guess you will also evade the below technology!

Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by fineboynl(m): 9:56am On Aug 14, 2025
It can be uses but with a bypass. No site can fully be blocked. What government ban app it only means the institution shouldn’t uses it. Anyone outside government can use vpn
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by OKOATA(m): 10:08am On Aug 14, 2025
WriteerNg:
Stealing your info for US government.

Even Starlink.
Which info are they stealing? What are they using your info for? Be deceiving yourselves.
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by TheBizGenius: 10:10am On Aug 14, 2025
EponObi:
Be careful how you use that app. It's coded to most times agree with your bias. You can be mediocre or under performing and it will hype you on. No let ChatGPT destroy your life ooo.
Lol. Your head get oil. I told someone this same thing a while ago.

Chatgpt is just a glorified secretary. It's mainly for the now common "stay at home, 1-man, business people" who need little research for their work which they can get done on Google anyway but they also need a chat partner that makes them feel they have a staff working for them. Lol.

And like you said, it has a deep confirmation bias, which is what makes it so "sticky" marketing wise. It agrees with what you are thinking and makes you assume you're always correct and could even be a genius. Lol.

But for the coders, I think it helps anyway.

But for someone to make it a mentor is the ultimate risk; you're simply spinning on one spot "wisdom wise", questioning your own self. And everyone knows that the wisdom (not knowledge) level that took you to a particular level will never take you beyond that level.
Re: 20 Countries Where Chatgpt Is Banned In 2025 by Sagefromtheeast: 10:10am On Aug 14, 2025
bahdpersona:
All those countries have one thing in common; their leaders want absolute control of their citizens.
Or they're avoiding being spied on,by 'you know who'
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