May 8, 2025:
OpenAI Expands Data Residency to Asia - OpenAI has launched a data residency program for its ChatGPT Enterprise, ChatGPT Edu, and API products in Asia, following its European rollout. This initiative enables eligible customers in Japan, India, Singapore, and South Korea to store data locally, complying with regional data sovereignty requirements. OpenAI assures users that their data remains confidential, secure, and fully owned by them.
This move is part of OpenAI's strategy to enhance global operations, supported by the new OpenAI for Countries initiative. The initiative aims to build infrastructure for international clients, indicating OpenAI's commitment to meeting local data storage and privacy standards while expanding its global footprint.
