OpenAI projected to bring in $20bn less in revenue than expected.

Questions raised over AI growth as ChatGPT maker forecasts this year’s revenue at $50bn, way below the $70bn signalled before Business live – latest updates OpenAI has revealed that it is making about $20bn less in projected revenue than it had recently indica

Guardian AIAnalysis or commentary·09 Oct 2026, 08:06

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