OpenAI plans to open an office in Germany to expand its influence in the EU. OpenAI is accelerating its international layout and this time it has set its sights on Germany. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, plans to open an office in Munich, Germany, in the coming months, according to a press release issued on Friday. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, said in a statement: Germany is world-renowned for its technical expertise, academic excellence, and industrial innovation. Opening our first office in Germany means that we can help more people, companies, and institutions benefit from the potential of artificial intelligence. IT House noted that the press release mentioned that since 2023, OpenAI has been communicating with Germany about opening a German satellite office. According to the startup, Germany has the most users, paying subscribers, and API developers across Europe for its technology applications. It's unclear how many employees OpenAI will hire at its German offices and what roles those employees will fill. The opening of an office in southern Germany is an important step for the San Francisco-based company to further expand its presence in the European Union, following the opening of OpenAI offices in Paris, Brussels and Dublin