You’re right that contradicted is too strong a word here, though I think OpenAI’s new claim does cast doubt on the earlier reported claim.
I think the fact that investors appear to be fine with this new arrangement is the biggest tell that it’s not a very significant change from the original plan. OpenAI’s nonprofit mission is to ensure AGI benefits humanity, not that it be the first to build it. Legally, the organization has to show that its charitable purpose isn’t changing or that it has a sufficient justification to change it.
There’s more context in my past coverage of the restructuring effort.
You’re right that contradicted is too strong a word here, though I think OpenAI’s new claim does cast doubt on the earlier reported claim.
I think the fact that investors appear to be fine with this new arrangement is the biggest tell that it’s not a very significant change from the original plan. OpenAI’s nonprofit mission is to ensure AGI benefits humanity, not that it be the first to build it. Legally, the organization has to show that its charitable purpose isn’t changing or that it has a sufficient justification to change it.
There’s more context in my past coverage of the restructuring effort.