Exclusive: OpenAI Spent $34 Billion In 2025, With Losses Up 8X
Jun 16, 2026 · 4m
Summary
Ed Zitron reveals OpenAI’s audited financials, reporting a staggering $38.5 billion loss in 2025, an 800% increase from 2024. He details revenue, R&D costs, and the impact of the company’s shift to for-profit status. Zitron emphasizes the severity of these mounting losses and promises further in-depth analysis in future episodes.
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Ed Zitron introduces exclusive OpenAI financial report
OpenAI 2024 financial breakdown and losses
OpenAI 2025 massive losses and revenue sources
Concerns over OpenAI's sustainability and future reporting
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