OpenAI’s PBC Department: A $30 Billion Valuation

OpenAI has established a new Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) department, which has been preliminarily valued at $30 billion. This department aims to develop AI technologies that prioritize public benefit while also transitioning OpenAI towards a more profitable structure. However, the exact details of Microsoft’s $14 billion investment and its corresponding equity stake remain unclear. This valuation reflects the market’s confidence in OpenAI’s potential to drive meaningful innovation and address societal challenges through AI.