Bloomberg Technology·1 min read
OpenAI Plans to Almost Double Its Headcount This Year, FT Says
OpenAI plans significant workforce expansion by end of 2026.

OpenAI is set to nearly double its workforce by the end of 2026, increasing from approximately 4,500 to around 8,000 employees. This significant expansion is aimed at bolstering its competitive edge against rivals like Anthropic PBC and Google, with new hires focusing on product development, engineering, research, and sales.
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OpenAI aims to increase its workforce from 4,500 to 8,000 employees.
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New hires will focus on product development, engineering, research, and sales.
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