OpenAI is set to roll out a mandatory identification verification process for organisations seeking access to its upcoming advanced AI models. The move aims to enhance safety, ensure compliance, and mitigate misuse of its powerful tools.
OpenAI is launching a new verification system called Verified Organisation. This initiative is designed to provide a secure gateway for developers and organisations to access the most advanced AI models and features on the OpenAI platform.
According to a support page on OpenAI’s website, the verification system is part of the company's broader mission to promote safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence. It emphasizes ensuring that powerful tools are accessed only by legitimate, policy-compliant developers.
The primary motivation behind the verification process is to limit the misuse of OpenAI’s models. The company noted that a small segment of developers have previously violated usage policies. By requiring ID verification, OpenAI aims to reduce the potential for abuse, including unauthorized data extraction and intellectual property theft.
The verification process will serve as an additional layer of security while still allowing broader access to the AI ecosystem for qualified users.
To complete the organisation verification process, users must fulfill the following criteria:
Government-Issued ID: A valid ID from one of the over 200 countries supported by OpenAI's API is required.
One ID Per 90 Days Rule: Each government ID can be used to verify only one organisation every 90 days.
Eligibility Restrictions: Not all organisations will qualify immediately. However, OpenAI states that users can re-check eligibility at a later time.
This process ensures controlled access to OpenAI’s advanced models, preventing exploitation and encouraging responsible innovation.
Verification unlocks access to OpenAI's cutting-edge models and new capabilities, which may include tools not otherwise available to the general public. These advanced models are typically more powerful and offer deeper integrations for enterprise and developer solutions.
While verified users gain access to these tools sooner, OpenAI has hinted that such models may eventually become available to all users in the future—even without verification.
OpenAI has consistently maintained a strong stance on the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence. In a statement, the company said, “We take our responsibility seriously to ensure that AI is both broadly accessible and used safely.”
In line with this principle, the verification process is designed to strike a balance between democratizing AI access and preventing potentially harmful use cases.
The verification process also seeks to address concerns around potential misuse of OpenAI’s models. A Bloomberg report earlier this year revealed that OpenAI was probing a suspected data breach involving DeepSeek, a China-based AI lab. The lab allegedly accessed large amounts of data via OpenAI’s API in late 2024, possibly using it to train rival AI models.
By enforcing identity verification, OpenAI aims to prevent such incidents in the future and maintain greater control over how its technology is used.
For users who cannot currently complete the verification process:
They can continue using OpenAI’s existing models and features without restrictions.
Models behind the verification wall may be gradually made available to the general public.
Developers are encouraged to recheck eligibility in the future, as availability may expand.
With the rollout of Verified Organisation status, OpenAI is reinforcing its commitment to ethical AI development. By requiring ID verification for access to select models, the company hopes to foster a safe, transparent, and reliable AI ecosystem—especially as demand for powerful generative models continues to surge.