OpenAI Plans to Nearly Double Headcount by Year-End, Sources Say

MaticHoleFiller · 2026-03-21T23:37:56+00:00

OpenAI plans to increase its workforce from approximately 4500 employees to 8000 by the end of 2026 to compete with Anthropic PBC and Google, while expanding office space in San Francisco.

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2026-03-21 23:37:56

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According to sources, OpenAI plans to nearly double its staff by the end of 2026 to compete with companies like Anthropic PBC and Google under Alphabet.

Sources say the developer of ChatGPT intends to increase its workforce from approximately 4,500 to about 8,000 employees. The new hires will mainly be in product development, engineering, research, and sales.

Additionally, sources indicate that OpenAI has added new office space in San Francisco to accommodate its growing team, expanding its office area in the city to over 1 million square feet.

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