SMRTR AINov 6, 2025Hacker News

OpenAI probably can't make ends meet. That's where you come in

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OpenAI faces massive financial obligations totaling $1.4 trillion against just $13 billion in revenue, prompting CEO Sam Altman to deflect tough questions about profitability with vague promises of future growth. The company's CFO recently floated using government subsidies to reduce borrowing costs, framing AI as a "national strategic asset" requiring taxpayer support to compete with China.

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