OpenAI was founded with a long-term goal: to ensure advanced AI benefits humanity. Early work focused on research and experimentation, followed by large-scale model development. Over time, OpenAI began releasing models through both consumer-facing products and developer platforms, allowing individuals, teams, and organizations to apply AI to their work.
At a high level, OpenAI currently supports AI applications in two ways:
Direct access through OpenAI products, like ChatGPT or Codex. These are tools people can use immediately for learning, work, creativity, and building.
Composable building blocks through APIs. These allow developers to integrate model intelligence into their own workflows, products, and systems.
The sections below summarize the most common OpenAI products and what they’re designed for.
The sections below summarize the most common OpenAI products and what they’re designed for.
