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OpenAI’s “dots” reaches over 4,000 apps – but excludes the EU and UK

OpenAI’s new dots functionality has reached over 4,000 applications globally. However, the launch completely excludes both the EU and the UK.

By the Aheadline editorial team·30 sep. 2026·2 min read·Source: Google News: AI EU availability (en)Aggregerad källaAI-generated
OpenAI’s “dots” reaches over 4,000 apps – but excludes the EU and UK
OpenAI’s “dots” reaches over 4,000 apps – but excludes the EU and UK
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What happened?

OpenAI’s “dots” functionality has been integrated into over 4,000 applications globally. At the same time, it has been confirmed that the rollout entirely skips the markets in the UK and the EU.

Key facts

Antal integrerade apparÖver 4 000
Blockerade regionerEU och Storbritannien

Why it matters

Regulatory uncertainty surrounding data protection and AI legislation in Europe continues to cause delays for the release of new AI features. Excluding regions with comprehensive regulatory frameworks has become a recurring strategy for global AI companies during early launch phases.

Who is affected?

The decision affects app developers and users outside of Europe who can now utilise the integration. Developers and end-users based in the EU and the UK are left out of the launch at this stage.

Impact on the EU

The launch currently excludes both the EU and the UK. This is primarily due to strict requirements under EU regulations such as the AI Act and GDPR, causing OpenAI to delay the rollout within the European market.

What else you should know

OpenAI has not provided a specific timeline for when the functionality might become available to users and developers within the EU or the UK.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about this story

Vad har hänt?
OpenAI har rullat ut sin nya dots-funktionalitet till över 4 000 applikationer, men valt att helt exkludera marknaderna i EU och Storbritannien.
När hände det?
Utrullningen och rapporterna om tillgänglighetsbegränsningarna offentliggjordes under 2026.
Varför spelar det roll?
Händelsen visar på den fortsatta uppdelningen i global AI-tillgänglighet, där strikta europeiska regelverk gör att nya AI-funktioner fördröjs eller stängs ute från EU-marknaden.
Kan användare i EU använda funktionen?
Nej, funktionen är uttryckligen inte tillgänglig för användare eller utvecklare inom EU.
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