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Leaked presentation: OpenAI expects negative free cash flow of $278B
Leaked presentation: OpenAI expects negative free cash flow of $278B from 2026 to 2030 and projects its revenue will grow from $36B this year to $350B in 2030
TL;DROpenAI expects to lose billions annually while scaling up through 2030 despite massive revenue growth.
Why it matters: Shows AI infrastructure costs may outpace revenue gains, raising questions about long-term profitability and funding viability.
AI start-up has projected deeply negative cash flows as it invests in infrastructure and faces price pressures
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