OpenAI, whose artificial intelligence models are used by tens of millions of people, is one of the most popular companies in the world today. In fact, the company was initially founded as a non-profit organization.

However, in 2019 it abandoned this approach to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI).limited profit-oriented It had become an organization. This meant that the profit side was managed by a non-profit organization. However, new information shows that CEO Sam Altman is considering a restructuring and opening OpenAI. plans to turn it into a regular business revealed.

OpenAI may soon become a mainstream for-profit company

This is evident from The Information’s claim, based on a source close to the subject, Altman It has a structure similar to that of most contemporary for-profit companies. He wants to transform. The 39-year-old CEO wants to grow their capital while continuing to fulfill their mission. Of course this is an assertion. There has been no statement from OpenAI or Altman on this subject yet.

This is not surprising. OpenAI’s products, which have been invested in billions of dollars by Microsoft, are now being used like crazy around the world. According to the information received, currently worldwide More than 180 million ChatGPT usersI have. We also know that the company makes money from its paid ChatGPT Plus subscription. All this shows that it can change its current structure and turn into a for-profit organization.

These accusations were made by a former OpenAI board member Helen Toner It came in the wake of her accusations against Sam Altman. Toner, who was involved in Altman’s firing in November, spoke about the CEO’s firing a few days ago. Former manager Altman that he withheld information for years, misrepresented to the board what was happening in the company and sometimes even lied. he claimed.

Toner described Altman as a “liar” and stated that the board was even aware of ChatGPT’s launch in November 2022 via X (Twitter). He also added that he lied about his financial interests in OpenAI. According to Toner, Altman repeatedly said he was part of the company with no financial interests. OpenAI’s multi-million dollar startup fund was the owner