Overview
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company whose products include ChatGPT and the GPT model family, along with APIs used by developers worldwide.
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View all →Both build frontier large language models and developer APIs.
Frequently asked questions
What does OpenAI do?
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company whose products include ChatGPT and the GPT model family, along with APIs used by developers worldwide.
When was OpenAI founded?
OpenAI was founded in 2015, and is based in San Francisco, United States.
Who founded OpenAI?
OpenAI was founded by Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, Ilya Sutskever.
Where is OpenAI headquartered?
OpenAI is headquartered in San Francisco, United States.
How much funding has OpenAI raised?
OpenAI has raised approximately $13B in total funding across multiple rounds.
Who are OpenAI's competitors?
OpenAI's competitors include Anthropic.
Data & sources
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- OpenAI — official website ↗
- Company facts from public reporting
Last reviewed September 23, 2026.