OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Maps for EU users

OpenAI has started rolling out its ChatGPT Maps feature to users in the European Union, bringing a dedicated “places experience” to a market that typically waits longer than anyone else for new AI capabilities. The feature, accessible through a navigation element in the interface or by typing the /maps command, lets EU users engage in interactive, map-based conversations within ChatGPT. What ChatGPT Maps actually does The Maps feature goes beyond the basic local search and map display functionality that OpenAI first introduced back in December 2024. That earlier iteration let users search for nearby businesses and see results plotted on a map. The new version represents a more comprehensive mapping tool, a fully integrated “places experience” designed for richer location-based interactions. OpenAI had already been layering in mapping capabilities over the past year and a half. In October 2025, the company rolled out integrations with apps like Zillow that leveraged mapping elements, letting users explore real estate listings with geographic context. The EU Maps launch builds on that foundation, but packages the experience into something more cohesive and purpose-built. Europe’s reg...