OpenAI appears to have decided that transferring control away from its nonprofit isn't worth the hassle after all. The AI giant on Monday announced that its nonprofit would remain in control of its for-profit division,

OpenAI has bowed to pressure from civic leaders and ex-employees, announcing in a blog post on Monday that its nonprofit would retain control of the company even as it restructures into a public benefit corporation.

OpenAI is moving forward with plans to become a more conventional for-profit business, but with a key change designed to appease critics: After the restructuring is completed, the company’s nonprofit will remain in control of the overall business.