According to Odaily, sources indicate that OpenAI is in discussions to allow CEO Sam Altman to hold a 7% stake in the company and to restructure as a for-profit entity. This significant shift would mark the first time Altman gains ownership in the artificial intelligence startup. The sources also mentioned that the company is contemplating becoming a public benefit corporation, aiming to generate profits while contributing positively to society. However, the transformation is still under discussion, and no specific timeline has been established.
An OpenAI spokesperson stated that the organization remains 'focused on building AI that benefits everyone,' emphasizing that 'non-profit is our core mission and will continue to exist.'
