OpenAI scraps controversial plan to become for-profit after mounting pressure
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OpenAI has abandoned plans to restructure into a fully for-profit entity, maintaining nonprofit control over its AI development. CEO Sam Altman announced the company will instead transition its for-profit arm to a Public Benefit Corporation while keeping the nonprofit in charge. This decision follows external pressure from researchers and watchdogs concerned about AI safety. The change may impact OpenAI's funding, as SoftBank's $30 billion commitment was contingent on the restructuring.
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