OpenAI has launched the Data Partnerships initiative to collaborate with third parties in creating public and private datasets for AI model training. OpenAI seeks data across multiple domains, languages, and formats to enhance the understanding of AI models. The initiative aims to collect various forms of data, including images, audio, and video, to reflect human society and achieve the goal of safer, more beneficial AI for humanity. OpenAI's initiative has sparked discussions about the rights of data owners and transparency.