WorkThe story, in brief
OpenAI will not support the Hong Kong region (hkg1) for Functions
OpenAI is blocking API traffic from Hong Kong. Here's what it means for your deployment strategy.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
OpenAI is enforcing regional restrictions on API access, blocking unsupported countries and territories starting July 9. This is a compliance/policy decision with direct operational impact on developers and platforms like Vercel deploying functions in restricted regions.
The key facts
5 to knowOpenAI blocking API traffic from Hong Kong region (hkg1) effective July 9, 2024
Vercel Edge Functions in Hong Kong will be affected
Developers must manually specify allowed regions and redeploy applications
OpenAI enforcing supported regions policy across all platforms
This is a regional compliance/sanctions-related restriction
Go to the source
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