On December 27, OpenAI announced its transition from a non-profit entity to a regular company, marking a significant shift in its business structure. This decision was anticipated, but the timing and language of the announcement suggested it would be a complex process. Notably, Geoffrey Hinton, a key figure in generative AI, publicly supported Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, which claims the transition misleads charitable donors. This development during a typically quiet business period has raised questions about the implications of OpenAI’s new direction and the potential impact on its stakeholders and mission.