OpenAI завершила реструктуризацию, сохранив контроль над 26% коммерческой группы Translation: OpenAI completes restructuring, retaining control over 26% of commercial group

The startup OpenAI has completed a restructuring process that resulted in the separation of the company into a for-profit corporation and a non-profit foundation.

The OpenAI Foundation will hold legal control over OpenAI Group, which is now able to freely raise funds or acquire companies without legal restrictions.

The foundation owns 26% of the for-profit entity and has the authority to appoint its board of directors. As the business grows, it will have the opportunity to obtain additional shares.

«We believe that the world’s most powerful technology should evolve in a way that reflects the collective interests of humanity. The completion of this recapitalization allows us to continue pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence, while the updated corporate structure ensures that progress will serve the interests of all,» stated OpenAI’s board chair, Bret Taylor.

Investors and employees own 47% of the new organization.

Microsoft and OpenAI have redefined the terms of their partnership. Under the new agreement, Microsoft’s stake in Sam Altman’s AI startup is valued at $135 billion, representing 27%.

The revised contract solidifies Microsoft’s status as OpenAI’s “partner for advanced models” until 2032 and supports the company’s new corporate structure.

Both Taylor and Altman are able to control the authority to appoint and remove board members within the new organization.

OpenAI will continue to allocate approximately 20% of its revenue to Microsoft, with payments expected to cease after the achievement of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The confirmation of this milestone will be provided by an independent commission.

Microsoft retains exclusive licenses on the intellectual property of OpenAI’s models and products until 2032, including systems developed post-AGI. However, the company does not receive rights to produce consumer devices.

The AI startup is allowed to collaborate with third-party developers on joint products, launch open and secure models, service U.S. national security agencies on any cloud infrastructure, and conduct independent AGI research.

Before the restructuring, OpenAI operated as a non-profit organization with strict capital limitations, which hindered the company’s growth and ability to attract further funding.

In April, the firm secured $40 billion at a valuation of $300 billion. A key condition of the deal was the commercialization of the startup.

Several legal attempts were made to block the recapitalization process. In December 2024, Elon Musk called for a federal court to halt OpenAI’s transition to a fully commercial business. Meta also made a similar call against the commercialization of OpenAI.

In February 2025, Altman accused Musk of attempting to «slow down» the project.

Attorneys General from California and Delaware granted approval for the restructuring process under certain conditions. OpenAI is required to «continue taking steps to mitigate risks for teenagers and others regarding the development and deployment of AI and AGI.»

Taylor indicated that discussions with state representatives had a positive impact on the process.

In September, OpenAI launched a special version of ChatGPT with parental controls for users under 18 years to enhance safety measures.

In August, OpenAI shared plans to address shortcomings in its flagship product when dealing with «sensitive situations.» This was prompted by a lawsuit from a family alleging that the chatbot contributed to a tragedy involving their son.