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OpenAI Group PBC

Public Benefit CorporationSteward-owned

Public benefit purpose

To ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.

Status
Private
PBC jurisdiction
Delaware
Industry
Artificial Intelligence, Software & IT
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2015
Website
openai.com

Notes

Recapitalized October 28, 2025: the for-profit is now OpenAI Group PBC, controlled by the nonprofit OpenAI Foundation (a form of steward ownership).

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Added 2026-05-29 · last updated 2026-05-29Informational only; not legal advice. Verify against the sources above before relying on this entry.