Is OpenAI abandoning its roots? Once a mission-driven nonprofit, OpenAI's recent shift toward a for-profit structure has sparked controversy—and a lawsuit from Elon Musk. In this episode of Organized: The Business Law Breakdown, Professor Seth C. Oranburg and special guest Professor Anat Alon-Beck tackle the complex intersection of corporate law, governance, and artificial intelligence. Together, they explore OpenAI's hybrid “capped-profit” model, the blurred lines between public benefit and private profit, and the ethical questions raised when mission-driven organizations pivot for growth. From Musk’s role as an early funder to the broader implications for innovation, regulation, and public trust, this episode dives deep into: What really happens when nonprofits mix profit motives with their mission. The tax and legal risks for organizations transitioning from nonprofit to for-profit. The role of governance, oversight, and accountability in hybrid corporate models. AI is reshaping the world, but can the law keep up? And is OpenAI’s approach the future of innovation—or a cautionary tale of mission drift? Join us for this thought-provoking breakdown of one of today’s most debated business law issues.

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