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OpenAI, founded in 2015, is a private American artificial intelligence research organization that transitioned from a non-profit to a capped-profit model. As of October 2025, it operates as a public benefit corporation (PBC) with a complex ownership structure involving the OpenAI Foundation, Microsoft, and employees. The organization has faced legal challenges and internal changes, including the temporary removal and reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman in late 2023.
Direct Reports
- OpenAI transitioned to a public benefit corporation in October 2025.
- Microsoft holds a 27% stake in OpenAI Group PBC.
- OpenAI faced multiple lawsuits for alleged copyright infringement in 2023 and 2024.