At issue were the implications such a move might have on whether OpenAI would allocate its assets to the nonprofit arm fairly, and how the company would strike a balance between making a profit and generating social and public good as it develops AI.

OpenAI is planning to convert its for-profit arm to a public benefit corporation in Delaware "with ordinary shares of stock."

Key Takeaways Artificial intelligence startup OpenAI said it needs to raise more capital than expected, and laid out plans for transitioning toward a for-profit structure next year. The ChatGPT maker said its existing for-profit division will become a corporation with ordinary shares of stock.