There are already enough data leaks, and now they want your government issued ID just to use ChatGPT app. The old web was free, right? You could visit any website. Now just four apps control everything and what you see, and they won't work unless you provide identification. What a mess.

ChatGPT has start issuing mandatory Age Verification https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1p4vsan/chatgpt_has_start_issuing_mandatory_age/

Whatever you do, do not provide your ID to the worst company out there. Added screenshot in case post gets deleted.

Please note that issues like this put minorities, women, or LGBTQ+ or any other vulnerable people in even more danger because your account gets tagged with a government issued ID. If you don't give an ID, it is hard to prove who you are. So please do not upload an ID just so you can get unreliable answers. Stay safe, friends. Protect your privacy and safety. These are dangerous times and private companies can not be trusted.
@nixCraft in which countries?
@nixCraft duck.ai or local seem like the only way to go