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OpenAI to nearly double workforce to 8,000 by end-2026, FT reports

OpenAI aims to nearly double staff to 8,000 by 2026 to accelerate AI development and enterprise adoption amid strong competition and a valuation of $840 billion.

  • On Saturday, the Financial Times reported OpenAI plans to nearly double staff to 8,000 from 4,500 by the end of 2026, citing two people with knowledge, while Reuters could not immediately verify the report and OpenAI did not respond to requests for comment.
  • OpenAI plans to nearly double its workforce to 8,000 by 2026, supported by a $840 billion valuation, amid competition from Anthropic and Big Tech, FT reported.
  • Most hires will be targeted at product development, engineering, research and sales teams, including 'technical ambassadorship' specialists to help businesses, the FT reported.
  • This growth contrasts with layoffs across other tech firms as OpenAI expands amid a race with Anthropic and Microsoft Corp. to attract corporate customers, potentially reshaping AI industry hiring trends.
  • Acquisitions and partnerships signal a broader commercial push as OpenAI plans to acquire Astral and Promptfoo and discusses joint ventures with TPG, Brookfield Asset Management, and Bain Capital.
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SRN News broke the news in on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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