OpenAI is considering a significant restructuring, moving from its nonprofit roots to a for-profit corporate structure, potentially becoming a public benefit corporation. CEO Sam Altman insists that this potential shift is not connected to the recent resignations of several key executives, including CTO Mira Murati, Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew, and VP of Research Barret Zoph. The company has been slowly transitioning towards a profit-driven model since setting up a for-profit subsidiary in 2019, driven by substantial investments from firms like Microsoft. Critics, including former investor Elon Musk, argue that this shift may compromise OpenAI's original mission of ensuring safe and broadly beneficial AI. Despite the turnover in leadership, Altman reassures that the nonprofit arm will continue to play a crucial role in OpenAI's mission. The changes reflect ongoing internal conflicts about balancing rapid product development with AI safety and ethical considerations.