OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and deployment company headquartered in San Francisco with a global presence. Its stated mission is to ensure artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. The company's work spans AI research, artificial general intelligence (AGI), large language models (LLMs), and AI safety.
The company develops and operates several widely used products, including ChatGPT, a chat-based AI service serving millions of users, and a suite of GPT models. It also offers an API for deploying AI tools at scale.
OpenAI emphasises deep technical excellence and principled thinking, with safety and human benefit guiding its work. Teams are described as collaborative, cross-functional, and operating with autonomy and ownership. The company values diverse perspectives and continuous learning, combining ambitious goals with rigorous safety practices.
