OpenAI

OpenAI is a leading AI research and deployment company known for developing ChatGPT, DALL-E, and the GPT series of language models. Founded in 2015, OpenAI has rapidly become one of the most influential AI companies, reaching $10 billion in annual recurring revenue by 2025. The company develops advanced AI systems with a mission to ensure artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity. Their flagship products include ChatGPT (serving 500 million weekly active users), DALL-E 3 for image generation, and various GPT models that power applications across industries. In 2025, OpenAI raised $40 billion at a $300 billion valuation and continues to expand through strategic acquisitions including io (AI hardware) and Windsurf (AI coding tools).