OpenAI, founded in December 2015, is an artificial intelligence research organization focused on ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity. Based in San Francisco, California, OpenAI has a full-time staff of over 200 employees as of 2023, but it collaborates with a multitude of partners worldwide.

The organization conducts research that is directly aligned with its mission and expertise, from machine learning to policy and safety advocacy. OpenAI commits to distributing benefits to everyone and to long-term safety in AI development. While the organization does not publicly disclose detailed financial information, it is known for high-profile partnerships and influential research in the field of AI. The company has raised a total of $11.3B in funding over 7 rounds.