Question 1

Is OpenAI really using AI?

Accepted Answer

OpenAI scores 100/100 on the AI Adoption Index, tier “AI-native”: In the product, in the process, in the budget. The headcount plan assumes it. OpenAI reports 97.9% of employees and 92%+ of technical staff use Codex, which accounts for 99.8% of internal output tokens, up from ~40% of staff in Aug 2025.

Question 2

How is OpenAI’s AI adoption score calculated?

Accepted Answer

Five questions answered by employees, one tap each: daily use (30%), AI in the product (20%), what leadership does (20%), access to tools (15%) and enablement (15%). Until someone inside rates, companies are scored from what they have said on the record, with sources linked.

Question 3

Can I rate OpenAI?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Anyone who works at OpenAI can rate their own team anonymously in about twenty seconds, no account needed. Each team’s score is shown separately.

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