As of Aug 4, 2026, ChatGPT is owned by OpenAI LP, a company backed by investors...

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As of Aug 4, 2026, ChatGPT is owned by OpenAI LP, a company backed by investors with $122 billion committed capital. While OpenAI’s board controls governance decisions, day-to-day product ownership lies with the operating team