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OpenAI to Double Workforce to 8,000 by 2026 Amidst AI Race

OpenAI plans to double staff to 8000 by 2026, boost hiring in research, product and technical ambassadorship, after Sam Altmans code red and rivalry with Googles Gemini 3.

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News18•21-03-2026, 21:16

OpenAI to Double Workforce to 8,000 by 2026 Amidst AI Race

•OpenAI plans to nearly double its workforce to 8,000 employees by the end of 2026, up from 4,500 currently.
•The expansion aims to scale operations as competition in the AI space intensifies.
•New hires will focus on product development, engineering, research, sales, and 'technical ambassadorship' for integrating AI tools.
•The hiring push follows a surge in investment and competition, with OpenAI valued at $840 billion.
•CEO Sam Altman issued a 'code red' directive to accelerate development in response to rival advancements like Google’s Gemini 3.

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