Fast Company AI

OpenAI doesn’t expect to be profitable until at least 2030 as AI costs surge

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OpenAI projects profitability won't arrive before 2030 as AI computational costs surge. Internal data reveals both OpenAI and Anthropic face extended timelines to profitability amid escalating infrastructure expenses. The findings highlight challenges in scaling AI systems economically, suggesting the industry must solve cost efficiency before achieving sustainable business models.