OpenAI's shift from non-profit ideals exposes capitalism's pull on AI ethics
OpenAI, now valued near $1 trillion on its 10th anniversary, moved to a profit-focused structure. Critics say market forces push profits over humanity's safety.
Newsroom, December 23, 2025: OpenAI started as a non-profit in 2015. It aimed to build safe artificial general intelligence for all. Leaders drew from effective altruism ideas. They wanted to avoid risks like rogue AI harming people.
The company changed course. High costs of AI research forced it to seek big investments. Rivals like Google and Meta have deep funds. OpenAI needed money to compete. CEO Sam Altman noted past failures to raise cash as a pure non-profit. The firm adopted profit elements to survive.
This highlights a core tension. Competition demands growth and returns. Moral goals can fade. Experts point to "coercive laws of competition." Firms prioritise profits or lose ground. Delaying releases for safety risks falling behind.
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