Artificial intelligence startup OpenAI is planning to nearly double its workforce from 4,500 to 8,000 employees by the end of 2026, according to reports from the Financial Times.
The expansion reflects OpenAI’s growing ambitions in AI research, product development, and infrastructure scaling. The company aims to strengthen its engineering, safety, and deployment capabilities as it advances next-generation models.
The move underscores the intense competition in the AI sector, with major firms rapidly scaling teams to maintain technological leadership.