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    Openai Inc.

    Mission

    OpenAIs mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.

    Proceed with Caution — Reported Other Material Investigation

    On January 23, 2025, Lthatg Beach Post reported on Openai Inc. is the subject of an active investigation in an article titled, "California is investigating OpenAI’s conversion to a for-profit company." For more information regarding this matter, please see Long Beach Post article.

    • On April 23, 2025, ABC News published an article titled "Ex-OpenAI workers ask AGs to block for-profit conversion of ChatGPT maker." For more information, please see ABC News article
    • On May 5, 2025, The New York Times published an article titled "OpenAI Backtracks on Plans to Drop Nonprofit Control." For more information, please see The New York Times article
    • On January 7, 2026, Reuters published an article titled "Musk lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion can head to trial, US judge says." For more information, please see Reuters article

    On August 27, 2025, KABC reported on the operations of Openai Inc. in an article titled, "Parents of OC teen sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT helped their son die by suicide." For more information, please see KABC article.

    On January 15, 2026, CBS News reported on the operations of Openai Inc. in an article titled, "ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges." For more information, please see CBS News article.

    On March 5, 2026, Reuters reported on the operations of Openai Inc. in an article titled, "OpenAI hit with lawsuit claiming ChatGPT acted as an unlicensed lawyer." For more information, please see Reuters article.

    On March 5, 2026, ABC News reported on the operations of Openai Inc. in an article titled, "OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says company doesn't 'get to make operational decisions' on military's use of its tech: Source." For more information, please see ABC News article.

    • On March 3, 2026, BBC published an article titled "OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash." For more information, please see BBC article
    • On March 8, 2026, NPR published an article titled "OpenAI robotics leader resigns over concerns about Pentagon AI deal." For more information, please see NPR article

    For more information about our alerts methodology, see here.

    SAN FRANCISCO CA | EIN: 81-0861541
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    501(c)(3) organization

    Openai Inc.

    Mission

    OpenAIs mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.

    Proceed with Caution — Reported Other Material Investigation

    On January 23, 2025, Lthatg Beach Post reported on Openai Inc. is the subject of an active investigation in an article titled, "California is investigating OpenAI’s conversion to a for-profit company." For more information regarding this matter, please see Long Beach Post article.

    • On April 23, 2025, ABC News published an article titled "Ex-OpenAI workers ask AGs to block for-profit conversion of ChatGPT maker." For more information, please see ABC News article
    • On May 5, 2025, The New York Times published an article titled "OpenAI Backtracks on Plans to Drop Nonprofit Control." For more information, please see The New York Times article
    • On January 7, 2026, Reuters published an article titled "Musk lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion can head to trial, US judge says." For more information, please see Reuters article

    On August 27, 2025, KABC reported on the operations of Openai Inc. in an article titled, "Parents of OC teen sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT helped their son die by suicide." For more information, please see KABC article.

    On January 15, 2026, CBS News reported on the operations of Openai Inc. in an article titled, "ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges." For more information, please see CBS News article.

    On March 5, 2026, Reuters reported on the operations of Openai Inc. in an article titled, "OpenAI hit with lawsuit claiming ChatGPT acted as an unlicensed lawyer." For more information, please see Reuters article.

    On March 5, 2026, ABC News reported on the operations of Openai Inc. in an article titled, "OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says company doesn't 'get to make operational decisions' on military's use of its tech: Source." For more information, please see ABC News article.

    • On March 3, 2026, BBC published an article titled "OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash." For more information, please see BBC article
    • On March 8, 2026, NPR published an article titled "OpenAI robotics leader resigns over concerns about Pentagon AI deal." For more information, please see NPR article

    For more information about our alerts methodology, see here.

    SAN FRANCISCO CA | EIN: 81-0861541
    This charity has not opted into the donation platform. Donations via the Giving Basket will still reach the charity.
    501(c)(3) organization

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    Accountability Panel
    ScoreMetric
    100%
    Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
    100%
    No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
    100%
    Financial Statements:Yes
    100%
    Records Retention Policy:Yes
    0%
    Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No
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