SMRTR AIAug 19, 2026Hacker News

OpenAI's Unraveling Has Begun

OpenAI's Unraveling Has Begun

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OpenAI is facing serious financial trouble ahead of its planned IPO. Sam Altman announced a pause in AI training, claiming safety reasons, but few people believed him. The Wall Street Journal then revealed that OpenAI's losses grew by $3 billion from Q1 to Q2 2026, reaching $12.3 billion, while revenue grew only $1 billion to $6.7 billion, a troubling sign for investors.

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