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OpenAI Retains Nonprofit Control After Reversing For-Profit Transition

OpenAI will maintain nonprofit governance, transitioning its for-profit arm to a public benefit corporation amid pressure from civic leaders and ongoing litigation with Elon Musk.


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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a significant restructuring, confirming the nonprofit will maintain control over operations while the for-profit arm transitions to a public benefit corporation. This decision follows pressure from civic leaders and discussions with state attorneys general, aiming to balance investor interests with the organization's mission. A lawsuit from co-founder Elon Musk, who opposes the restructuring, poses challenges, though a recent court ruling sustained some of Musk's claims against the company. Despite this, OpenAI aims for rapid growth and safety in AI development, needing substantial capital for future advancements.

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