Yesterday, ChatGPT officially launched the much-anticipated Sora Video AI. With features like automatic video editing and text-to-video conversion, Sora delivers impressive results. However, there’s a catch: Sora is initially only available outside the European Union (EU) and the UK, leaving many potential users disappointed. Thankfully, there’s a workaround to access Sora from the EU or the UK.
Accessing Sora in the EU and the UK: VPN as a Solution
A VPN allows users to change their virtual IP address to appear as though they’re accessing the service from a country where Sora is available—such as the USA or Canada. I tested this with NordVPN, and it works flawlessly.
Simply connect to a server in a supported country using NordVPN, such as the USA, Australia, Canada, Indonesia, New Zealand, Japan, or South Korea. Once connected, visit the Sora website, log in with your ChatGPT account, and you’ll be able to use Sora without any restrictions.
Why isn’t Sora available in the EU and UK?
The limited rollout is likely due to regulatory challenges and strict data protection laws in the EU and the UK. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) may play a significant role, as AI technologies like Sora often process large amounts of data. ChatGPT has announced that it is working hard to make Sora available in the EU and the UK, but a specific timeline has not been provided.
