As of Aug 4, 2026, ChatGPT is owned by OpenAI LP, the for-profit arm...

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As of Aug 4, 2026, ChatGPT is owned by OpenAI LP, the for-profit arm responsible for developing and operating the product. However, overall governance control remains with the OpenAI nonprofit board, which oversees key decisions and limits profit motives