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

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As of Aug 4, 2026, ChatGPT is owned by OpenAI, a company backed by investors with a $122 billion committed capital. The product is managed day-to-day by OpenAI’s leadership team