OpenAI Announces Final Company Structure Led By Nonprofit - 1

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OpenAI Announces Final Company Structure Led By Nonprofit

  • Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
  • Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager

OpenAI announced a new corporate structure on Monday. The startup explained that its nonprofit entity will remain the controlling stakeholder, while the for-profit arm will transition into a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC).

In a rush? Here are the quick facts:

  • OpenAI announced its new structure: its non-profit arm will remain in control, and its for-profit part will transition to PBC.
  • The decision has been made after considering critics and experts’ opinions, and after Elon Musk drew attention to the for-profit transition.
  • Executives assured that OpenAI’s mission and core values will remain the same.

According to the announcement, the company’s mission will remain unchanged, and the decision was made in response to feedback from critics and experts.

4 facts about our structure: -OpenAI will continue to be controlled by the current nonprofit -Our existing for-profit will become a Public Benefit Corporation -Nonprofit will control & be a significant owner of the PBC -Nonprofit & PBC will continue to have the same mission — OpenAI (@OpenAI) May 5, 2025

“We made the decision for the nonprofit to retain control of OpenAI after hearing from civic leaders and engaging in constructive dialogue with the offices of the Attorney General of Delaware and the Attorney General of California,” said Bret Taylor, Chair of the OpenAI Board of Directors. “We thank both offices and we look forward to continuing these important conversations to make sure OpenAI can continue to effectively pursue its mission of ensuring AGI benefits all of humanity.”

OpenAI’s structural changes have drawn public attention in recent months—both for its plans to shift to a for-profit model and for Elon Musk’s lawsuits and attempted acquisition .

Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, wrote a letter to employees and stakeholders that was included in OpenAI’s announcement.

“We are committed to this path of democratic AI. We want to put incredible tools in the hands of everyone,” states the letter. “We believe this is the best path forward—AGI should enable all of humanity to benefit each other. We realize some people have very different opinions.”

According to the New York Times , Elon Musk wasn’t the only one concerned about the direction OpenAI, considered the most influential AI company in the world, was taking. Multiple attorneys were monitoring the company’s changes, and the office of Rob Bonta, the California attorney general, said they were reviewing OpenAI’s for-profit plan.

Also, experts in academia were paying close attention. Geoffrey Hinton, a community expert who won a Nobel Prize in Physics last year for his AI research , expressed concerns over OpenAI’s direction in the past few months.

OpenAI made a recalculation to remain a hybrid company and—despite the alleged pressure from investors to convert to a traditional for-profit model—will maintain its core values. However, the specific details of the for-profit and nonprofit portions or the company’s current valuation have not been disclosed.

In March, OpenAI raised $40 billion , reaching a $300 billion valuation.

Google Launches New TV And Film Production Project Called 100 Zeros - 2

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Google Launches New TV And Film Production Project Called 100 Zeros

  • Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
  • Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager

Google has launched a new film and production initiative called “100 Zeros,” in partnership with the talent and production firm Range Media Partners. The publication Business Insider, shared more details of the new program.

In a rush? Here are the quick facts:

  • Google and Range Media launched a new film and production initiative called “100 Zeros.”
  • The tech giant expects to build a positive reputation, empower creative projects with AI technology, and focus on traditional distribution.
  • The new program is aimed at younger generations.

According to the report published on Monday, the tech giant has been quietly developing the brand and wants to sell projects to studios, collaborate with Hollywood, and use AI to produce content for young generations.

In April, Google and Range launched a short film program, “ AI On Screen ,” to commission stories about AI, hoping to expand to feature films. The new multi-year partnership will include scripted and non-scripted projects, focusing on traditional distribution channels.

“Through our continued partnership with Range, we aim to collaborate with the Hollywood creative community in a thoughtful and productive way, upkeeping our ongoing commitment to responsibly support creative expression and explore the possibilities of technology through storytelling,” said a spokesperson from Google to Business Insider in a statement.

Google also expects to build a positive reputation for its products and services, especially among Gen Z, but 100 Zeros won’t focus on product placement or placing the films on YouTube.

A few blogs and websites said Google is creating a studio, but the tech giant clarified that this is not what the project is about. “This is not a new studio, it’s an initiative driven by our Platforms & Devices team which includes Android. We’re working with Range to assist the creative community in integrating cutting-edge technologies and platforms, like XR and AI, into their filmmaking,” wrote the company in a post on the social media platform X.

This is not a new studio, it’s an initiative driven by our Platforms & Devices team which includes Android. We’re working with Range to assist the creative community in integrating cutting-edge technologies and platforms, like XR and AI, into their filmmaking. — News from Google (@NewsFromGoogle) May 5, 2025

Peter Micelli, Range Media’s CEO, also shared the new initiative on his Instagram account . “Keep your eyes here for more news on the amazing projects coming from 100 Zeros!,” wrote the Micelli.

In the past few months, Google has announced multiple partnerships with companies in different industries. The tech giant recently partnered with Papa John’s International to improve pizza ordering systems and with Air France to deploy generative AI technology .