OpenAI Removes Safety Wording From Mission Statement

OpenAI removed the word 'safely' from its mission statement in its 2024 IRS Form 990 filed in late 2025, following an October 2025 restructuring that split the organization into a nonprofit foundation and a for‑profit public benefit corporation. The change coincides with major investments—including a $41 billion SoftBank deal and talks for up to $60 billion more—and ongoing lawsuits alleging psychological harm, wrongful death, and negligence.