OpenAI outlines five governing principles for AGI development

OpenAI released a statement articulating five principles that CEO Sam Altman describes as foundational to the organization's mission. The company frames these principles as central to its commitment that artificial general intelligence will ultimately benefit all of humanity rather than concentrate power among a narrow group.

The principles statement represents OpenAI's formal articulation of values meant to guide decisions across product development, safety research, and policy engagement. As a first-party announcement from the organization's leadership, the statement reflects how the company publicly frames its strategic priorities and accountability framework.