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Who owns OpenAI?
OpenAI started as a non-profit in 2015, founded by tech leaders including Elon Musk and Sam Altman. It transitioned into a 'capped-profit' company in 2019, meaning investors can only get a limited return. Microsoft is a major investor, but the original non-profit board still holds control.
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