OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research laboratory consisting of the for-profit corporation OpenAI LP and its parent company, the non-profit OpenAI Inc. Founded in December 2015 by Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, Ilya Sutskever, Wojciech Zaremba, and John Schulman, OpenAI's mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI)—a hypothetical AI that can outperform humans at any task—is developed and used for the benefit of humanity.
OpenAI conducts cutting-edge research in various fields of artificial intelligence, including natural language processing, reinforcement learning, robotics, and more. It aims to make its research findings and technologies widely accessible to promote collaboration and accelerate the progress of AI development globally.
The organization operates with a commitment to transparency and safety in AI development, emphasizing ethical considerations and responsible use of AI technologies. OpenAI has released several influential research papers, developed notable AI models such as GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) series, and contributed to the advancement of AI through collaborations with academic institutions, industry partners, and other organizations.
As a non-profit entity, OpenAI relies on funding from donations, research grants, and partnerships to support its operations and pursue its ambitious goals of advancing AI research while ensuring its benefits are widely shared and its risks carefully managed.