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OpenAI expects $20 billion less revenue than first thought

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has informed investors that its revenue for this year is projected to reach approximately $50 billion, according to figures covering the period until the end of September. OpenAI's projected revenue is significantly less than the $70 billion it had indicated to investors last month. The difference comes from how OpenAI measures projected revenue compared to its rival Anthropic.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 October 2026 at 15:30

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