501(c)(3) nonprofit (formerly OpenAI, Inc.) that retains governance control over OpenAI Group PBC through sole authority to appoint and remove all PBC board directors. Holds a 26% equity stake valued at approximately $130 billion. Operates the Safety and Security Committee with power to halt model releases. Committed $1 billion in grants for 2026-2027 across health, AI resilience, economic impact, and civil society programs.
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