OpenAI outlines for-profit plan for 2025 and seeks additional capital
OpenAI plans to transition its for-profit arm into a Delaware public benefit corporation in 2025. The company stated it needs more capital than expected to attract investment for its goal of developing advanced artificial intelligence. The new structure will allow OpenAI to operate commercially while also pursuing charitable initiatives in healthcare, education, and science. This change aligns OpenAI with competitors like Anthropic and xAI, which have also raised significant funding. OpenAI faces challenges, including a lawsuit from co-founder Elon Musk, who opposes the for-profit conversion. The company has also experienced internal issues, with several key executives leaving amid concerns over its direction and safety practices.