Recent reports indicate that ChatGPT has been suspending a significant number of accounts, particularly those in Asia. The suspensions, which began on March 31, have raised concerns among users who are scrambling to understand the reasons behind the account suspensions. Here are the details…

ChatGPT reportedly blocks large number of Asian accounts

So far, OpenAI has not commented on the situation. Despite not being officially available in China, sellers on some Chinese e-commerce platforms have been offering ChatGPT account registrations since its launch, generating considerable sales volume. Industry analysts have speculated on possible reasons for the account suspensions, including batch account registration, API abuse, and technical issues caused by excessive traffic. Recent events such as Italy banning the use of ChatGPT and Samsung claiming a data leak due to the program have further fueled concerns about the AI product among Chinese users.

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The large-scale account suspensions began on March 31 and have since caused a panic among users. Many users have found their accounts blocked, and some have experienced problems with their Plus subscriptions. OpenAI has not provided an official explanation for the suspensions, leading to widespread speculation on the reasons behind them.

Some users believe that the hardest-hit accounts are those registered in batches, while others suspect API abuse. The recent expiration of free calling quotas for OpenAI API Key might have prompted the company to block accounts preemptively to prevent potential abuse.

Despite the panic and negative speculation surrounding ChatGPT, the stock market performance of related companies has not been negatively impacted. On Monday morning, ChatGPT sector stocks led the gains, with many rising by over 5%. Until OpenAI provides an official explanation for the account suspensions, users are advised to remain cautious and monitor the situation closely.

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