The OpenAI Files offer insights into the operations of Sam Altman’s enterprise, complete with charts and data visualizations detailing the company’s organizational setup. Over the past year, Tyler Johnston has been compiling public data on OpenAI, culminating in a comprehensive report released today. Known as The OpenAI Files, this collaborative effort between the Midas Project and Tech Oversight Project sheds light on governance issues, leadership integrity, and organizational culture at OpenAI.

This interactive platform consists of more than 50 pages and 10,000 words, tracing OpenAI’s transition from a nonprofit research lab to a prominent commercial entity. Drawing from various sources like corporate disclosures and media reports, the report highlights safety concerns and potential conflicts of interest associated with OpenAI’s growth.

Of particular note is the potential financial gains for OpenAI executives and board members due to the company’s success. The report speculates on CEO Sam Altman’s investment portfolio, which includes companies like Retro Biosciences, Reddit, Stripe, and others with ties to OpenAI.

Johnston emphasized the project’s aim to contrast OpenAI’s original vision with its current operations. The report’s creators clarified that they had no affiliations with competitors or industry players linked to Elon Musk or major tech firms, ensuring editorial independence.

OpenAI chose not to provide a comment on the report. Johnston stressed that the project serves as an archive of OpenAI’s evolution over time, allowing readers to form their own conclusions. Interested individuals can access the full report at OpenAIFiles.org.