OpenAI may soon require organizations to complete an identification verification process to gain access to certain future AI models, according to information recently shared on the company’s website. Termed “Verified Organization,” the new procedure is intended to give developers exclusive access to OpenAI’s most sophisticated technologies and capabilities.
To qualify for verification, organizations must present a valid government-issued ID from one of the countries currently supported by OpenAI’s API. An identification document can only be used to verify one organization every 90 days, and OpenAI has indicated that not all organizations will necessarily meet the criteria required for successful verification.
OpenAI emphasized their commitment to facilitating broad but responsible AI adoption, expressing concern about a small percentage of developers who have previously misused the platform’s capabilities in contradiction to official usage policies. By implementing the verification measure, OpenAI seeks to prevent potential abuses and security issues while preserving widespread access to advanced AI technologies for legitimate users.
The introduction of this verification step correlates with OpenAI’s ongoing efforts to enhance security and combat malicious use of its increasingly powerful tools. The firm has previously disclosed actions taken to counteract the unauthorized use of its AI systems, including incidents involving groups reportedly linked to North Korea and potential intellectual property theft associated with external developers. In late 2024, OpenAI began investigating allegations that data was illegally accessed through its API by DeepSeek, a China-based AI lab, possibly to train competing models—a serious violation of its terms of service.
Last summer, OpenAI notably ceased providing platform access within China, a move aligned with its broader strategy to protect intellectual property and ensure compliance with international policies governing data use and technology exports.
