OpenAI’s Advanced Voice mode isn’t available in the EU, and now we might know why

Editor’s note (10/3/24): This article has been updated with commentary from OpenAI and new details about the rollout of Advanced Voice mode in the EU and UK.

As recently reported, ChatGPT’s advanced voice mode is launching this week for all ChatGPT Plus and Teams subscribers. However, the launch won’t take place in the EU, and we think we know why.