OpenAI, the developer of the AI program ChatGPT, has opened its first office in Germany, located in Munich. This move aligns with Bavaria's positioning as a leading tech hub in Europe, with Munich ranked among the best global tech ecosystems alongside cities like San Francisco, New York, and Shanghai according to the Global Tech Ecosystem Index. Germany is one of OpenAI's top three global markets for paying subscribers and business customers outside the U.S., with Munich being the German city with the highest number of ChatGPT users in Europe. Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder highlighted Munich's role as the 'Silicon Valley of Europe' and emphasized the region's strong high-tech agenda. The new Munich office has drawn attention for its discreet location, described as a 'secret lair,' while other European AI hubs such as Stockholm are observing the expansion closely. The establishment of OpenAI's presence in Munich reflects both the company's strategic interest in the German market and Bavaria's growing prominence in the AI and technology sectors.