Open AI chief questions EU “over-regulation” of large language models

Sam Altman raised the possibility of the company pulling out of Europe altogether.

An EU rule requiring companies to disclose copyrighted materials used in developing generative AI tools could lead to the company behind ChatGPT pulling out of Europe, according to the CEO of the company behind the software.

Speaking at an event in London, UK, Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman described the

Free Trial

Register for free to keep reading.

To continue reading this article and unlock full access to GRIP, register now. You’ll enjoy free access to all content until our subscription service launches in early 2026.

  • Unlimited access to industry insights
  • Stay on top of key rules and regulatory changes with our Rules Navigator
  • Ad-free experience with no distractions
  • Regular podcasts from trusted external experts
  • Fresh compliance and regulatory content every day
Register for free Already a member? Sign in