Evidence reference

OpenAI currently says ChatGPT Search may use general location inferred from a user IP address to improve the relevance of search results.

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Sources

ChatGPT Search | OpenAI Help Center
OpenAI · primary source · retrieved 2026-08-18
“may use your IP address to estimate your general location” — Section 'What information is shared when I search?' and FAQ 'Does ChatGPT use my IP address to estimate my location?'
ChatGPT Search
OpenAI Help Center · primary source · retrieved 2026-08-18
“ChatGPT may use your IP address to estimate your general location, such as your country, state, or city. This helps improve relevance for results” — lines 117-121
The ChatGPT IP address mystery
Simon Willison's Weblog · retrieved 2026-08-18
“can use your location (presumably from your IP address)” — Body of note, including quoted OpenAI help-article passage

Release: seo-geo-product-v0.3 · Phase Two freeze: P2-CORE300-FINAL-v1.0 · Generated: 2026-08-23T08:01:40Z