Open AI's mission and founding

Open AI was founded with the vision of developing AI technologies that would benefit humanity while ensuring responsible development and minimizing harm. The organization gathered AI researchers and industry professionals who shared concerns about the rapid expansion of AI and the lack of attention given to its risks. Open AI's founders, including Elon Musk and Sam Altman, aimed to create artificial generalized intelligence (AGI) in a safe and ethical manner. The organization initially operated as a nonprofit, with a mission to advance digital intelligence for the benefit of humanity.