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Technology / 21 weeks ago
ChatGPT availability around the world: Where the AI chatbot is free, restricted, or banned
A new map highlights the varying degrees of ChatGPT availability around the world in 2025, painting a clear picture of where OpenAI’s flagship chatbot can be freely accessed — and where it cannot. The visualisation categorises countries into three groups: those with full access, those with restrictions, and those where the service is completely banned. As AI tools continue to reshape digital communication, education, and productivity, understanding where ChatGPT is allowed offers insight into global tech policy, censorship, and digital freedom.
Technology / 38 weeks ago
Where is TikTok banned in 2025 and why?
As of February 2025, TikTok, the popular short-form video-sharing app owned by China's ByteDance, is banned or restricted in several countries due to concerns over data privacy, national security, and content moderation. In April 2024, former US President Joe Biden signed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA), mandating ByteDance to divest its U.S. TikTok operations by January 19, 2025, or face a nationwide ban.
