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As OpenAI embarks on this journey, the implications for the wider AI industry are considerable. The company must balance the need for financial sustainability with its mission to develop responsible artificial intelligence. Industry experts suggest that having a legal framework like that of a PBC provides greater latitude when it comes to making tough decisions around artificial general intelligence (AGI). By grounding its decisions in a dual mission, OpenAI can argue the necessity of any financial losses incurred in pursuit of its overarching safety goals.