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OpenAI owes us $180 billion

March 25, 2026·26 min·2-min readsolonews
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OpenAI, originally founded as a nonprofit to ensure AI development benefited humanity, has undergone a controversial restructuring that critics argue prioritizes profit over its mission and may violate California nonprofit law. While it promises to distribute $180 billion in future value

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Catherine Bracey

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Sam AltmanCatherine Braceyby Catherine BraceySarah Hershander

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Artificial IntelligenceEthicsFuture Of WorkTech Industry

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