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OpenAI has announced a reversal in its restructuring plans, deciding that its nonprofit division will maintain control over its business operations. This decision comes after consultations with civic leaders and discussions with the Attorneys General of California and Delaware. Initially, OpenAI had aimed to transition into a for-profit entity, but it has now chosen to remain under the guidance of its nonprofit arm, which will hold a controlling stake in the company. This move ensures that OpenAI continues to align with its original mission of developing artificial general intelligence for the benefit of humanity. OpenAI’s decision has also been influenced by a lawsuit from co-founder Elon Musk, who has criticized the company’s departure from its founding principles. Despite the legal challenges, OpenAI’s nonprofit will oversee its for-profit operations, which will be structured as a public benefit corporation.