What is the name of the corporation that controls the Animus in the original Assassin's Creed?

Abstergo Industries is the corporation that controls the Animus in the original Assassin's Creed. In the modern-day storyline, Abstergo abducts Desmond Miles and uses his genetic memories to search for information connected to powerful Pieces of Eden.

The company presents itself as a multinational organization with interests in technology, medicine, entertainment, and other industries. Its public image contrasts with its secret identity as the modern face of the Templar Order. This dual role makes Abstergo the principal modern-day antagonist across much of the series.

Abstergo Industries is not the same as the historical Templar Order, although the corporation serves that order's goals. The Assassin Brotherhood opposes both organizations. Later games also introduce Abstergo Entertainment, a subsidiary that turns recovered memories into commercial media.