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#209 – Rose Chan Loui on OpenAI’s gambit to ditch its nonprofit

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Nonprofit to For-Profit: OpenAI's Transformation

This chapter examines the transition of OpenAI from a nonprofit organization to a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, discussing the implications for profit maximization versus public good. It addresses the challenges faced in maintaining the original mission amidst increasing for-profit pressures and the complexities of governance in this new model. The conversation also highlights concerns regarding transparency, accountability, and the potential consequences for stakeholders as this significant shift unfolds.

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