OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has published a new five-point principles document—its first major mission update since 2018. The framework covers democratisation, empowerment, universal prosperity, resilience, and adaptability. But the bigger story is what’s missing: AGI gets barely a mention, the promise to step aside for safer rivals is gone, and firm commitments have been replaced with flexible intentions. Here’s how the 2026 principles compare to OpenAI’s original charter.
