ChatGPT is in the limelight for its perks. But these countries still keep the ban in place
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Layla Nour
- . August 15, 2025
- . Update: August 15, 2025 1:39 am
Heard of ChatGPT yet? Considered one of the most important artificial intelligence-supported tools on the market today, ChatGPT is immensely special. But there are some countries that don’t like the idea of their citizens using the tool.
This article includes a list of countries blocking access to ChatGPT because of concerns related to possible data breaches and misinformation. But other countries back the use of ChatGPT as this tool continues to ease the daily life of many people.
20 countries still keeping the ban on ChatGPT in place
1. China
2. North Korea
3. Iran
4. Dubai
5. Syria
6. Russia
7. Afghanistan
8. CAR
9. Eritrea
10. Libya
11. South Sudan
12. Sudan
13. Yemen
14. Bhutan
15. Esatini
16. Chad
17. Burundi
18. DRC
19. Hong Kong
20. BelarusSome countries also restrict access to foreign platforms to protect cultural and religious values from perceived foreign influence. Others fear that unrestricted access to platforms like ChatGPT could lead to political dissent or unrest.
