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What does "OpenAI" mean? I keep seeing that name.

Learn who made ChatGPT, so the name feels friendly, not strange.

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OpenAI is the company that built ChatGPT. So you will see its name when you sign up or open the app.

It is a bit like seeing a brand name on a product. The name just tells you who made it.

When you read "by OpenAI," that is normal. It means you are in the right place.

Buddy, your friendly guide
Buddy says

Seeing the name OpenAI is a good sign. It means you found the real ChatGPT.

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