OpenAI plans to establish an office in Germany

OpenAI expands its footprint into Germany According to a Friday press release ChatGPT plans to open a Munich office in the next few months. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated in a press release that Germany is known for its technical excellence, academic excellence, industrial innovation, and industrial leadership. “Opening our office in Germany will allow us to help more people, businesses and institutions benefit from AI.”

According to the press release, OpenAI had been discussing the opening of a German satellite with German officials since at least 2023. According to the startup, Germany has the most users, paying subscriptions, and API developers who are building on OpenAI technology. OpenAI’s spokesperson informed TechCrunch via email

that the office would hire for go-to market, global affairs and communications roles at first. They declined to disclose the number of positions. OpenAI’s new office in Southern Germany follows the opening of offices in Paris and Dublin by the San Francisco-based company.