OpenAI's California Exit Plot: Nonprofit to Profit Drama!

OpenAI's California Exit Plot: Nonprofit to Profit Drama!
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In an Oscar-worthy twist fit for Silicon Valley soap operas, OpenAI execs are feverishly debating fleeing California amid escalating political resistance to their Cinderella story of turning from a noble nonprofit into a capitalist for-profit. Reported exclusively by The Wall Street Journal, this behind-the-scenes drama suggests potential relocations have leapt from speculative tweets to serious boardroom buzz. Yet, in perfect PR jazz hands style, OpenAI simultaneously insists—without a hint of irony—that they absolutely have zero plans to exit the Golden State. It’s like staging a breakup and hosting a couples counseling session the same day. Politics vs. profit, California style!

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Source: Techcrunch | Published: 9/9/2025 | Author: Connie Loizos