On February 12, The New York Times reported that OpenAI's current biggest challenge is transforming AI technology into a profitable tool. The company plans to quadruple its revenue within the next year to support its multi-billion-dollar investment plans, but it is facing time-sensitive financial pressure. According to sources familiar with the matter, OpenAI generated approximately $13 billion in revenue last year and expects to incur an additional $100 billion in expenses over the next four years. To alleviate financial strain, OpenAI has started placing ads in ChatGPT and plans to increase revenue by selling technology to businesses and exploring new models such as 'value sharing.' Despite significant revenue growth, the company still needs to address multiple challenges, including slowing technological progress and intensifying competition.
