# OpenAI reportedly plans to double its workforce to 8,000 employees

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/openai-reportedly-plans-to-double-its-workforce-to-8000-employees/
- Published: 2026-03-22T09:30:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Photo credit: Andrew Neel via Unsplash. Article by Jackson Chen. Engadget – March 21, 2026. While other tech companies have been laying off employees year after year, OpenAI is doing the opposite. According to a report from the Financial Times, the AI giant is looking to expand its workforce to 8,000 employees by the end of 2026, nearly doubling staff from its current headcount of 4,500. The FT reported that the new hires will be across several departments, including product development, engineering, research and sales. […]  Click here to view original web page at www.engadget.com Curated by John Wysocki Chief Technical Officer See Full Bio