OpenAI Plans to Nearly Double Workforce to 8,000 by End of 2026
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OpenAI Plans to Nearly Double Workforce to 8,000 by End of 2026

OpenAI plans to add roughly 3,500 employees in 2026, backed by an $840B valuation and $110B fundraise, as it expands into enterprise AI support and core research roles.

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