OpenAI has begun rolling out its ChatGPT Maps feature to users in the European Union, introducing a dedicated “places experience” that allows for interactive, map-based conversations via a navigation element or the /maps command. This new version is a more comprehensive tool than the basic local search and map display introduced in December 2024. The launch builds on integrations from October 2025 with apps like Zillow. The EU rollout has been slowed by the region’s regulations, including GDPR, the EU AI Act, and the Digital Services Act, which have previously delayed or modified features like memory tools. In February 2025, OpenAI announced data residency options for EU enterprise customers. The company has not published an official blog post or press release confirming the specifics of the rollout, consistent with a phased approach. The feature is seen as a way to keep users within OpenAI’s ecosystem, competing with Google’s AI-integrated Google Maps.