OpenAI: $34 Billion Spent in a Year, IPO on the Horizon

OpenAI has incurred colossal expenses of $34 billion over the past year, a figure that far exceeds those of previous years. This information was revealed by independent journalist Ed Zitron and confirmed by the Financial Times.

Of this amount, approximately $19 billion has been allocated to research and development, a key sector for the company. Additionally, nearly $6 billion has been spent on sales and marketing, reflecting the importance placed on promotion and commercial expansion.

In terms of revenue, OpenAI generated approximately $13 billion over the year. Monthly revenues reached $2 billion by the end of the year, a significant increase compared to the $1 billion per quarter recorded at the end of 2024.

However, the company's net loss has significantly increased, rising from $5 billion to around $39 billion. This increase is primarily attributed to a one-time, non-cash accounting charge of about $30 billion, related to the previous corporate structure. Excluding this exceptional charge, the net loss stands at approximately $8 billion.

Despite these losses, OpenAI is considering an initial public offering that could value the company at over $1 trillion, an ambitious goal that underscores investor confidence in the company's potential.