OpenAI’s new $4B consulting venture lands squarely in HR territory

OpenAI has launched a new consulting venture called the OpenAI Deployment Company and acquired the firm Tomoro, according to CFO Sarah Friar. The move places OpenAI squarely in the human resources and consulting space, as the company moves beyond model development into implementation services.

Tomoro is an AI deployment firm that specializes in integrating AI models into enterprise workflows. Sarah Friar noted that engineers placed through the venture will work across a broad range of functions, including HR, operations, and product development. The venture is intended to accelerate enterprise adoption of AI by providing direct human expertise.

The article suggests that the OpenAI Deployment Company could compete with traditional management consultancies and internal HR departments. No further details on clients or the structure of the venture have been announced.