# OpenAI's Hiring Spree Is a $110B Bet on Enterprise Over Research

- slug: openais-hiring-spree-is-a-110b-bet-on-enterprise-over-research
- date: 2026-03-21
- category: Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI is planning to nearly double its workforce from 4,500 to 8,000 employees by the end of 2026, according to the Financial Times, which cited two people with knowledge of the matter.

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