OpenAI Shifts From Non-Profit to Profit-Focused in Seven Years

Over the past seven years, OpenAI has transitioned from an open-source, non-profit organization to a closed-source entity focused on maximizing profit. This shift has sparked discussions and criticisms among the tech community, with some highlighting the irony of building AI on donations only to pivot towards a for-profit model once it becomes viable. Critics argue that OpenAI, initially established to counteract the concentration of power, has now become part of the very power structure it aimed to challenge. The conversation around this transformation emphasizes the importance of open-source AI as a solution to prevent the consolidation of power in the AI sector.