OpenAI's ChatGPT-Focused Strategy Leads to High-Level Resignations
OpenAI's strategic moves focusing on the ChatGPT product have sparked internal debates. This process resulted in the resignation of some senior executives.
Strategic Tension Within the AI Giant
OpenAI, a leading company in the artificial intelligence sector, has been in the spotlight recently due to its increased investment and focus strategy on the ChatGPT product family. However, this strategic direction has led to an unexpected development within the company. It has been reported that a significant number of senior employees have resigned.
Impact of the Product-Focused Approach
The company's prioritization of developing ChatGPT and its derivative products has caused some long-term research projects to be sidelined. This situation has created dissatisfaction, particularly among some senior personnel focused on fundamental AI research. It is indicated that among the resigning executives, there are concerns that the company is straying from its founding philosophy and mission of developing 'AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) beneficial to humanity.'
Financial Success and Internal Dynamics
OpenAI's commercial success cannot be ignored. ChatGPT subscriptions, reaching 20 million paid subscribers as of April 2025, have become a significant revenue stream. This growth has increased the company's revenue, which was $3.7 billion in 2024. However, the pressure this commercial success has placed on the company culture and research priorities is seen as the root cause of the internal strife.
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Repercussions in the Industry
Experts point out that AI companies may experience similar internal tensions during periods of rapid growth. While the stock prices of Microsoft, OpenAI's primary investor, showed short-term effects from the events, they continue to move within the general market trend.
The company is expected to undergo a new organizational restructuring to compensate for the loss of top-tier talent and re-establish the balance between research and commercial product development. These developments have once again highlighted how intense the competition for human resources is in the AI sector.
