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OpenAI expects $280 billion burn by 2030

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OpenAI projects cumulative cash burn of $280 billion by 2030, driven by massive infrastructure investments and pricing pressures as the company scales AI capabilities. The projection reflects deeply negative cash flows expected over the next four years despite the company's current revenue growth.

  • $280 billion cumulative burn projected through 2030
  • Driven by infrastructure investment and competitive price pressures
  • Deeply negative cash flows expected despite revenue growth
  • Timeline spans approximately four years from 2026