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OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence software company, is on track to significantly boost its revenue to $12.7 billion this year, a substantial increase from the $3.7 billion generated last year. It expects to more than double revenue next year to $29.4 billion. This projection comes from Bloomberg News, citing a source knowledgeable about the company’s financials who chose to remain anonymous.
The San Francisco-headquartered firm has experienced rapid growth since the introduction of its ChatGPT chatbot over two years ago. OpenAI’s revenue surge is powered by its diverse subscription services tailored for both individual consumers and business clients. As of September, the company reported over 1 million paid users for its corporate versions of ChatGPT, and it has recently introduced a premium $200 monthly ChatGPT Pro option, offering access to its most sophisticated AI models. Additionally, OpenAI is considering pricing strategies that could involve charging thousands of dollars monthly for certain AI products.
Despite the impressive revenue growth, OpenAI faces substantial operational expenses, including the costs of chips, data centers, and the recruitment of top-tier talent necessary for developing state-of-the-art AI technologies. The company does not anticipate achieving a positive cash flow until 2029, by which time it expects its revenue to exceed $125 billion.
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