What is OpenAI's current burn rate?

Around $700 million monthly on compute and ops, with annual losses over $5 billion.

Can OpenAI reach trillion-dollar valuation?

Unlikely without massive revenue jumps or AGI breakthrough; costs outpacing income right now.

Primarily Microsoft ($13B+ invested), plus VCs like Thrive Capital.

Everyone thought OpenAI was barreling toward a trillion-dollar future. Now? Sky-high bills are forcing a hard rethink on the AI gold rush.

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OpenAI's massive compute costs are outstripping revenue, leading to billions in losses. 𝕏
Investors like Nvidia profit most from the AI hype, not the model builders. 𝕏
Trillion-dollar dreams face financial gravity; expect funding crunches ahead. 𝕏

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Originally reported by Towards AI