Simon Willison 2/14/2026

The evolution of OpenAI's mission statement

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This article examines the evolution of OpenAI's mission statement by analyzing its legally required IRS tax filings from 2016 to 2024. It details key wording changes, such as the removal of 'openly share,' the shift from 'digital intelligence' to 'general-purpose artificial intelligence,' and the 2024 simplification to focusing on AGI benefiting 'all of humanity,' noting the omission of earlier mentions of safety and being unconstrained by financial return.

The evolution of OpenAI's mission statement

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