Update on the OpenAI Foundation

The OpenAI Foundation holds equity in OpenAI Group, currently valued at approximately $130 billion—making it one of the best resourced philanthropic organizations in the world.

Update on the OpenAI Foundation March 24, 2026 Update on the OpenAI Foundation A note from Bret Taylor, Chair of the Board of Directors of the OpenAI Foundation By Bret Taylor Our mission Last fall, OpenAI announced its recapitalization ⁠ , paving the way for the OpenAI Foundation to access significant resources. Today, we’re sharing how the Foundation is starting to put that support to work. Our mission Our mission is to ensure artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. This is a multi-faceted endeavor. AI is already changing how people work, learn, and access care. It has the

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